S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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Contents of S:
[see to it] {v. phr.}
To take care; take the responsibility; make sure. — Usually used with a noun clause.
We saw to it that the child was fed and bathed.
[see with rose-colored glasses]
See:
[LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES].
[seed money] {n. phr.}
A small grant or donation for others to be able to start a new venture.
All you need is some seed money and you can set up your own desk-top publishing firm.
[seize on] {v.}
To make use of (a happening or idea.)
Bob seized on the rain as an excuse for missing school.
[seize on] or [upon] {v. phr.}
To latch onto.
Whenever Herb is in a romantic mood, Irene seizes on it and starts talking about marriage, which is not what Herb had in mind.
[seize the opportunity] {v. phr.}
To exploit a chance.
His wealthy uncle offered to send him to Harvard and he wisely seized the opportunity.
[self-conscious] {adj.}
Embarrassed; shy.
Edith has a freckled face and sometimes she is very self-conscious about it.
[self-made] {adj.}
Having achieved wealth, fame, and success on one's own without outside help.
John D. Rockefeller is one of the most famous self-made men in America.
[self-possessed] {adj.}
Confident; sure of one self.
Before he made his first million, he used to be shy, but afterwards he became very self-possessed.
[self-seeking] {adj.}
Given to egotism and self-aggrandizement.
Al is the most self-seeking person I've ever met, he is not fun to be around.