S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[so be it] also [be it so] {adv. phr.}, {formal}
1. Let it be that way; may it be so. So be it.
We shall smoke the pipe of peace.
2. Very well; all right.
Will the company lose money by doing this? So be it, then.
[sob story] {n.}
A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a tale that makes you tearful.
The beggar told us a long sob story before he asked for money.
The movie is based on a sob story, but people love it.
[social climber] {n.}
A person who tries to mix with rich or well-known people and be accepted by them as friends and equals.
People do not like Mrs. Brown very well; she is known as a social climber.
* /Social climbers are usually soon known and […]
[sock it] {v. phr.}, also {interj.}, {slang}, {informal}
To give one's utmost; everything one is capable of; to give all one is capable of.
Right on, Joe, sock it to 'em!
* /I was watching the debate on television and more than once Bill Buckley […]
[soda jerk] or [soda jerker] {n.}, {informal}
A person who serves soda and ice cream to customers, usually in a drug store or ice cream parlor.
Bob worked as a soda jerk at the drug store all summer.
He is just a soda jerker with no future.
[so far] also [thus far] {adv.}
Until this time or to this place.
The weather has been hot so far this summer.
This is a lonely road. We have not met another car so far.
[so far, so good] {informal}
Until now things have gone well.
So far, so good; I hope we keep on with such good luck.