S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[speak volumes] {v. phr.}
To tell or show much in a way other than speaking; be full of meaning.
The nice present she gave you spoke volumes for what she thinks of you.
A child's choice of hobbies speaks volumes.
Compare: [READ BETWEEN THE […]
[speak well of] {v. phr.}
To approve of; praise.
Everyone always speaks well of my sister because she's so kind.
[speak with a forked tongue] {v. phr.}, {literary}
To lie; to say one thing while thinking of the opposite.
I have learned not to trust Peter's promises because he speaks with a forked tongue.
[speed trap] {n.}
A place where police hide and wait to catch drivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit.
Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap.
[speed up] {v.}
To go faster than before; also, to make go faster.
The car speeded up when it reached the country.
Push in the throttle to speed up the engine.
Compare: [PICK UP] (12). Contrast: [SLOW DOWN].
[spell out] {v.}
1. To say or read aloud the letters ot a word, one by one; spell.
John could not understand the word the teacher was saying, so she spelled it out on the blackboard.
2. To read slowly, have trouble in understanding.
* /The […]
[spell trouble] {v. phr.}
To signify major difficulties ahead.
The note we just received from the Chancellor seems to spell trouble.
[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.}
Money that is given to a person to spend.
When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money.
* /Father gave John a nickel in pocket money when he went to the store with […]
[spend the night] {v. phr.}
To sleep somewhere.
It was so late after the party that we decided to spend the night at our friends' house.
[spick-and-span] {adj.}
Sparkling clean; having a brand new look.
She is such a good housekeeper that her kitchen is always spick-and-span.