Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: to put in effort without making progress, resulting in frustration.
Example: Without a clear plan, you'll just spin your wheels and waste valuable time. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely intelligent or perceptive; mentally acute.
Example: Even at 80 years old, Grandma is as sharp as a tack and still solves crossword puzzles in minutes. Read more ➺
Meaning: better than all others of the same kind.
Example: His hamburger, rich in flavor and delicate in texture, is second to none in the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: to judge the morality or worthiness of someone or something without having official authority.
Example: He has no right to sit in judgment on how others live their lives. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who is considered to be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
Example: Alicia is the salt of the earth, always willing to help without expecting anything in return. Read more ➺
Meaning: typically refers to a person who is shy, timid, or reserved in social situations.
Example: Avril is such a shrinking violet at parties; she always sticks to the sidelines and rarely speaks up. Read more ➺
Meaning: refers to extreme physical illness or discomfort.
Example: After eating that questionable seafood, he spent the entire night vomiting and feeling as sick as a dog. Read more ➺
Meaning: unharmed or uninjured.
Example: After the storm passed, we found our house still standing and our family safe and sound. Read more ➺
Meaning: a sudden and encouraging effect on something.
Example: The speech was an absolute shot in the arm for the crew members aboard the ship. Read more ➺
Meaning: end of a relationship, marriage, or partnership.
Example: The couple split up after months of conflicts and arguments. Read more ➺
