S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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Contents of S:
[soft drink] {n. phr.}
A nonalcoholic beverage such as 7-Up, Coca-Cola, etc.
She drinks no alcohol; she always orders a soft drink.
[softhearted] {adj.}
Generous; sympathetic.
Street beggars tend to exploit the softhearted nature of passersby.
[soft touch] {n.}
A person with a sympathetic disposition from whom it is easy to get help, primarily money.
My Uncle Herb is a soft touch; whenever I'm in need I ask him for a quick twenty bucks.
[so help me] {interj.}, {informal}
I promise; I swear; may I be punished if I lie.
I've told you the truth, so help me.
So help me, there was nothing else I could do.
[so it goes]
Akin to the French "c'est la vie!". This exclamation means "that's life."
Too bad Jim has lost his job but there are lots of people who are better qualified; well, so it goes!
[sold on] {adj.}
Approving of; well disposed toward; convinced of the value of.
When Japanese cars first appeared on the market Andy was hesitant to drive one but now he is sold on them.
[so long] {interj.}, {informal}
Good-bye. — Used when you are leaving someone or he is leaving you.
So long, I will be back tomorrow.
[so many] (1) {adj.}
1. A limited number of; some
Our school auditorium will hold only so many people.
2. A group of. — Often used for emphasis.
The children were all sitting very quietly in their chairs, like so many dolls.
Compare: [SO […]