S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[smooth over] {v.}
To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse.
Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh.
Syn.: [GLOSS OVER]. Compare: [PATCH UP].
[snail's pace] {n.}
A very slow movement forward.
Time moved at a snail's pace before the holidays.
The donkey on which he was riding moved at a snail's pace.
[snake in the grass] {n. phr.}, {informal}
A person who cannot be trusted; an unfaithful traitor; rascal.
Did Harry tell you that? He's a snake in the grass!
Some snake in the grass told the teacher our plans.
[snap one's fingers at] {v. phr.}
To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard.
John snapped his fingers at the sign that said "Do not enter," and he went in the door.
* /The highway sign said "Speed limit, 35 […]
[snap out of] {v.}, {informal}
To change quickly from a bad habit, mood, or feeling to a better one. — Often used with "it".
Mary was unhappy when her fiance abandoned her, but she snapped out of it when she met a new young man.
* /The coach told […]
[snapshot] {n.}
A small photograph, unlike a professional portrait.
We took several snapshots of the scenery while driving around the island.