S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[safety blitz] {n.}
A defensive play in football in which the defensive safety man makes a quick run to tackle the offensive quarterback.
Bob's safety blitz kept Tom from making a touchdown.
[safety glass] {n.}
Two panes of glass with a sheet of plastic between them so that the glass will not break into pieces.
Safety glass is used in cars because it does not break into pieces.
[safety in numbers] {n. phr.}
Protection against trouble by being in a group.
Peter said, "Stay in a group; there is safety in numbers."
[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.}
A raised area in a highway or road to be used only by people walking.
John was half-way across the street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety island until it changed again.
[sail close to the wind] {v. phr.}
To be on the borderline between legality and illegality.
The wealthy tycoon sailed close to the wind during Prohibition.
[sail into] {v.}, {informal}
1. To attack with great strength; begin hitting hard.
George grabbed a stick and sailed into the dog.
Compare: [LAY INTO], [PITCH INTO].
2. To scold or criticize very hard.
* /The coach really sailed into Bob for […]
[sail (right) through] {v. phr.}
To conclude easily and rapidly; finish something.
The bright young man sailed through the bar exam in record time.
[sailor collar] {n.}
A large square collar like those worn by sailors.
Little Timmy's suit has a sailor collar.
Mary's blouse has a sailor collar.
[sail under false colors] {v. phr.}
1. To sail a ship, often pirate, under the flag of another country.
The pirate ship flew the American flag until it got near, then raised the black flag.
2. To pretend to be what you are not; masquerade.
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