S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[saber rattling] or [sword rattling] {n.}
A show of military strength usually to frighten; a threat of military force.
The dictator marched his troops and tanks along the border of our country and did some saber rattling.
[sack]
See:
[GET THE SACK] at [GET THE BOUNCE] (2),
[GIVE THE SACK] at [GIVE THE BOUNCE] (2),
[HIT THE HAY] or [HIT THE SACK],
[LEAVE HOLDING THE BAG] or [LEAVE HOLDING THE SACK].
[sack in/out] {v.}, {slang}
To go to sleep for a prolonged period (as in from night to morning).
Where are you guys going to sack in/sack out?
[sacred cow] {n.}
A person or thing that is never criticized, laughed at, or insulted even if it deserves such treatment.
Motherhood is a sacred cow to most politicians.
The bold young governor had no respect for the state's sacred cows.
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[sacrifice fly] {n.}
A baseball hit high in the air that helps a runner score after it is caught.
Mantle drove in two runs with a single and a sacrifice fly.
[saddled with] {adj. phr.}
Burdened with; handicapped.
The business was so saddled with debt that the new owner had a hard time making a go of it for a couple of years.
[saddle shoe] {n.}
A white shoe with a black or brown piece of leather shaped like a saddle across the top of the shoe.
Mary wore bobby socks and saddle shoes.
[safe and sound] {adj. phr.}
Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged.
The package arrived safe and sound.
The children returned from their trip safe and sound.
Compare: [WITH A WHOLE SKIN].