S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[shove down one's throat] or [ram down one's throat] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To force you to do or agree to (something not wanted or liked.)
We didn't want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but the planning committee shoved him down our throats.
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[show]
See:
[GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD],
[GO TO SHOW] or [GO TO PROVE],
[ROAD SHOW],
[STEAL THE SHOW],
[TALENT SHOW],
[VARIETY SHOW],
[WHOLE CHEESE] or [WHOLE SHOW].
[show around] {v. phr.}
To act as a host or guide to someone; to show newly arrived people or strangers what's what and where.
When Gordon and Rose arrived in Hawaii for the first time, their host showed them around the islands.
[show cause] {v. phr.}
To give a reason or explanation.
The judge asked the defendants to show cause why they should not be held without bail.
[showdown] {n.}
A final challenge or confrontation during which both sides have to use all of their resources.
You cannot know a country's military strength until a final showdown occurs.
[showgirl] {n.}
One who works as an entertainer in a bar or nightclub, musical show, etc.
Several famous Hollywood stars actually started their careers as showgirls.
[show in] or [show out] or [show up] or [show to the door] {v. phr.}
To usher; conduct; accompany.
"My husband will show you in", Mary said to the guests when they arrived at the door.