S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[showoff] {n.}
A boastful person.
Jim always has to be the center of attention; he is an insufferable showoff.
[show off] {v. phr.}
1. To put out nicely for people to see; display; exhibit.
The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show off her shell collection.
The girls couldn't wait to show off their fine needlework to our visitors.
2. {informal}
To […]
[show of hands] {n. phr.}
An open vote during a meeting when those who vote "yes" and those who vote "no" hold up their hands to be counted.
The chairman said, "I'd like to see a show of hands if we're ready for the vote."
[show one's colors] {v. phr.}
1. To show what you are really like.
We thought Toby was timid, but he showed his colors when he rescued the ponies from the burning barn.
2. To make known what you think or plan to do.
* /Mr. Ryder is afraid that […]
[show one's face] {v. phr.}
To be seen; appear.
Bill is afraid to show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up.
Judy is a wonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage.
* /After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to […]
[show one's hand] {v. phr.}
To reveal or exhibit one's true and hitherto hidden purpose.
Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries.
[show one's teeth] {v. phr.}
To show anger; show belligerence.
He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough business negotiation he knows how to show his teeth.
[show the door] {v. phr.}
To ask (someone) to go away.
Ruth was upsetting the other children, so I showed her the door.
Our neighbors invited themselves to the party and stayed until Harry showed them the door.
[show up] {v.}
1. To make known the real truth about (someone).
The man said he was a mind reader, but he was shown up as a fake.
2. To come or bring out; become or make easy to see.
* /The detective put a chemical on the paper, and the […]