S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[sign of the times] {n. phr.}
A characteristic of the times in which one lives.
It is a sad sign of the times that all the major lakes and rivers are badly polluted and fish in them are poisoned.
[sign on] {v. phr.}
1. To sign an agreement to become an employee.
The new cowboys signed on with the wealthy rancher in Nevada.
2. To start a radio or television broadcast.
Station WLAK signs on every morning at 6 A.M.
Contrast: [SIGN OFF].
[sign one's own death warrant] {v. phr.}
To cause your own death or the loss of something you want very much.
Mr. Carter had lung trouble, and the doctor told him he would sign his own death warrant if he didn't stop smoking.
* /When Jim's fiancee […]
[sign on the dotted line] {v. phr.}
To attach one's signature on an important document, such as a contract, a bill of sales, etc.
The seller said to the buyer, "All you need to do is sign on the dotted line."
[sign out] {v.}
To write your name on a special list or in a record book to show that you are leaving a place.
Most of the students sign out on Friday.
Contrast: [SIGN IN].
[sign over] {v.}
To give legally by signing your name.
He signed his house over to his wife.
[sign up] {v.}
1. To promise to do something by signing your name; join; sign an agreement.
We will not have the picnic unless more people sign up.
John wants to sign up for the contest.
* /Miss Carter has signed up to be the chaperone at the […]
[signed, sealed, and delivered] {adj. phr.}
Finished; completed; in a state of completion.
* /"How is the campus renovation plan for the governor's office coming along?" the dean of the college asked. "Signed, sealed, and delivered," his assistant […]
[silence gives consent]
If you say nothing or do not say no to something, it means that you agree. — A proverb.
Don't be afraid to say, if you don't like something. Silence gives consent.
[silent majority] {n.}, {informal}
The large majority of people who, unlike the militants, do not make their political and social views known by marching and demonstrating and who, presumably, can swing an election one way or the other.
* /Sidney […]