Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: accomplish something with great ease or efficiency.
Example: The new software made data entry a slam-dunk. Read more ➺
Meaning: a great fondness for sweet-tasting foods.
Example: My niece has a sweet tooth, as she continually begs me to make her something sugary. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who is disregarded as lacking character or morality.
Example: He's just a man of straw, easily manipulated by powerful people. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that will undoubtedly happen.
Example: I knew her passing the exams was a safe bet because she has been a hardworking student. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extremely afraid or frightened.
Example: A shadow appeared in the doorway and scared me to death. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation in which something grows bigger or more important at an ever-increasing rate.
Example: The mayor hopes that the improvements will have a snowball effect and lead to increased private investment in the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: getting a preview of something that is yet to be publicized.
Example: The cinema had a sneak peek of the film to be released next week. Read more ➺
Meaning: postpone making a choice until the following day.
Example: Please don't sleep on that talent. It will take you places! Read more ➺
Meaning: to enhance performance, quality, skills, or talents.
Example: Matthew said to Sarah, "Step up your game," to which she replied, "I already have by memorizing every act in Shakespeare's The Tempest this week." Read more ➺
Meaning: to get angry quickly.
Example: He has a short fuse. He loses his temper for things that don't provoke others to high levels of angry emotion. Read more ➺
