S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[slowdown] {n.}
A period of lesser activity, usually in the economic sphere.
We all hope the current slowdown in the economy will soon be over.
[slow down] {v. phr.}
To go more slowly than usual.
The road was slippery, so Mr. Jones slowed down the car.
Pat once could run a mile in five minutes, but now that he's older he's slowing down.
Compare: [LET UP] (2), [STEP DOWN].
Contrast: […]
[slow on the draw] {adj. phr.}
Not very smart; having difficulty figuring things out.
Poor Eric doesn't get very good grades in physics; when it comes to problem-solving, he is rather slow on the draw.
[slow up] {v.}
1. To go more slowly.
The truck slowed up as it approached the toll gate.
Construction on the road slows up traffic.
2. To become less busy.
Business slows up at the stores after Christmas.
[slug it out] {v. phr.}
To have a strong verbal or physical battle with someone; to contest something most vigorously.
The two contenders for the lightweight boxing championship were slugging it out in the ring.
* /The two candidates for Congress […]
[smack-dab] also {Southern} [smack-to-dab] {adv.}, {informal}
Exactly; squarely.
The ball landed smack-dab at our feet.
The plane landed smack-to-dab in the middle of the hay field.
[smack one's lips] {v. phr.}
To reveal an appetite for; show enjoyment of.
Eleanor smacked her lips over the dessert of strawberries and whipped cream.