S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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Contents of S:
[such as] {conj.}
1. Of a kind or amount shown or named; of a kind like.
The explorer took only such men and things as he really needed into the jungle with him.
They felt such heat in the jungle as they had never felt before.
* /Many […]
[such as it is]
Just as it appears or is presented, not being any better or worse than most others of its kind; being average or mediocre.
This pie, such as it is, is the best I can make.
* /Jane told her grandmother her grades, such as they […]
[such that] {conj.}
Of a kind or amount that; so great or so little that; enough that.
There was such a big line at me movie that we had to wait before we could get in.
Jimmy made such noise that his sister told him to be quiet.
* /Mother's […]
[sucker list] {n.}, {slang}
A list of easily-fooled people, especially people who are easily persuaded to buy things or give money.
The crook got hold of a sucker list and started out to sell his worthless stock.
* /Mr. Smith gets so many […]
[suck in] {v.}
1. {informal}
To pull in by taking a deep breath and tightening the muscles; flatten.
"Suck in those stomachs," the gym teacher said.
2. {slang}
To make a fool of; cheat.
The uneducated farmer was sucked in by a clever crook.
[sugar daddy] {n.}, {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {avoidable}
An older, [well-to-do] man, who gives money and gifts to a younger woman or girls usually in exchange for sexual favors.
Betty Morgan got a mink coat from her sugar daddy.
[suit up] {v. phr.}
To don a uniform or sports outfit.
The veterans like to suit up for the Fourth of July parade.
[suit yourself] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To do what one likes or prefers.
"I don't care where you want to sleep," he said. "Suit yourself!"