Idioms beginning with S
914 idioms, from “sabre-rattling” to “sword and sorcery”.
All idioms beginning with S
- sabre-rattlingTrouble & conflict
- sacked out
- sacred cowReligion & belief
- saddle trampPlaces & travel
- sail close to the windPlaces & travel
- sail the Red Sea
- sail under false colorsTruth, lies & confusion
- saladFood & drink
- salad year
- salt away
- salt in the wound
- salt of the earth
- salty toothFood & drink
- same difference
- same old story
- Santa's workshop
- save
- save by the bell
- save it
- save one's breath
- save someone's face
- save someone's skin
- save something for a rainy day
- save the day
- save the furniture
- saved by the bellLaw, power & politics
- saw logsBody, health & looks
- saw woodBody, health & looks
- sawdust trailReligion & belief
- say againTruth, lies & confusion
- say cheese
- say goodbye
- say grace
- say it all
- say no more
- say thatTalk & communication
- say the quiet part loudTalk & communication
- say the word
- say uncle
- say what
- say when
- scare someone to deathEmotions & feelings
- scare story
- scare straight
- scare the life out of
- scare the living daylights out ofEmotions & feelings
- scare the pants offEmotions & feelings
- scared green
- scared shitlessEmotions & feelings
- scared to deathEmotions & feelings
- scholar and gentleman
- school of hard knocks
- score off
- Scotch mistAnimals & nature
- scrape alongMoney & work
- scrape the bottom of the barrel
- scrape throughTrouble & conflict
- scrape together
- scratch an itch
- scratch beneath the surface
- scratch byTrouble & conflict
- scratch one's headTruth, lies & confusion
- scratch one's own itch
- scratch that
- scratch the surface
- scratch togetherMoney & work
- scream bloody murder
- scream loudest
- scream one's head offEmotions & feelings
- screw offTalk & communication
- screw the pooch
- screw youTalk & communication
- screwed up
- sea change
- sea legs
- sea load
- seagull approach
- seagull manager
- seal the deal
- seat-of-the-pantsPlaces & travel
- second banana
- second childhoodTime & pace
- second fiddle
- second gear
- second nature
- second stringSport, games & leisure
- second Tuesday of the weekTime & pace
- second-guess
- second-rate
- see a man
- see a man about a dog
- see a man about a horse
- see daylight
- see eye to eye
- see for oneself
- see into a millstone
- see one's way clear toPlaces & travel
- see past the end of one's nose
- see redEmotions & feelings
- see stars
- see the dark side of the moon
- see the elephant
- see the forest for the trees
- see the light
- see the light of day
- see the trees through the forest
- see things
- see through
- see which way the cat jumps
- see yellowEmotions & feelings
- see you later
- see you next TuesdayTalk & communication
- seeing is believing
- seismic shift
- seize the dayEffort & character
- sell bargains
- sell dearly
- sell down
- sell down the riverPeople & relationships
- sell ice to Eskimos
- sell like hot cakes
- sell one's body
- sell one's soul
- sell someone a bill of goodsTruth, lies & confusion
- sell the passPeople & relationships
- sell-by date
- seller's marketMoney & work
- selling point
- send awayTalk & communication
- send away for
- send for a toss
- send shivers down someone's spine
- send someone packingTalk & communication
- send someone to the showersSport, games & leisure
- send to Coventry
- send to dorsePlaces & travel
- send wordTalk & communication
- sense of craft
- separate the wheat from the chaff
- serve noticeLaw, power & politics
- serve someone rightLaw, power & politics
- serve time
- serve two masters
- serve upFood & drink
- set a spell
- set back
- set by the earsTrouble & conflict
- set down
- set eyes on
- set foot
- set for lifeMoney & work
- set in motion
- set in one's waysPeople & relationships
- set in stone
- set of pipesTalk & communication
- set of wheels
- set off
- set one's cap atPeople & relationships
- set one's hair on fire
- set one's heart on
- set one's shoulder to the wheelMoney & work
- set one's watch backTime & pace
- set pulses racing
- set store by
- set straight
- set the bar
- set the pace
- set the stageEffort & character
- set the Thames on fireMoney & work
- set the wheels in motion
- set the world on fire
- set to work
- set up one's staff
- set up shop
- settle for
- settle in
- settle into
- settle someone's hash
- settle upon
- sew buttonsBody, health & looks
- sex machine
- sex on legs
- sex pactPeople & relationships
- sex talk
- sex up
- sexual congress
- sexual relation
- sexual tensionPeople & relationships
- shacked up
- shake a leg
- shake like a leaf
- shake out
- shake the pagoda tree
- shake the plum tree
- shallow endPlaces & travel
- sham Abraham
- shank-nag
- shanks' marePlaces & travel
- shanks' nagPlaces & travel
- shanks' ponyPlaces & travel
- shape up
- shape up or ship out
- share and share alike
- sharp cookie
- sharp tongue
- sharp-elbowed
- sharp-setFood & drink
- sheathe the sword
- shed a tearEmotions & feelings
- shed bloodTrouble & conflict
- shed find
- shed light upon
- she'll be right
- shift gears
- shift the dial
- shimmy on down
- the shirt off one's backBody, health & looks
- shirtless
- shit a brick
- shit in someone's CheeriosTalk & communication
- shit on toast
- shit one's pants
- shit or get off the can
- shit or get off the pot
- shit out of luckTrouble & conflict
- shit stain
- shit-eating grin
- shit-stir
- shitstorm
- shitting match
- shock to the system
- the shoe is on the other foot
- shoo-in
- shoot down
- shoot 'em upSport, games & leisure
- shoot first and ask questions later
- shoot from the lipTalk & communication
- shoot holes
- shoot off
- shoot off at the mouthTalk & communication
- shoot one's bolt
- shoot one's load
- shoot oneself in the foot
- shoot the boots
- shoot the breezeAnimals & nature
- shoot the bull
- shoot the messengerTalk & communication
- a short drop and a sudden stopBody, health & looks
- short end of the stick
- short fuseEmotions & feelings
- short hairs
- short leash
- short of a lengthSport, games & leisure
- short on looksBody, health & looks
- short strokes
- short temperEmotions & feelings
- short-sheet
- shot across the bowPlaces & travel
- shot heard round the world
- shot in the dark
- shotgun approach
- shotgun wedding
- shots fired
- shoulder to cry on
- shove it up your ass
- shove something down someone's throat
- show a clean pair of heels
- show a leg
- show anklePeople & relationships
- show colour
- the show must go onSport, games & leisure
- show off
- show one's butt
- show one's cardsSport, games & leisure
- show one's teeth
- show one's true stripesAnimals & nature
- show someone one's etchings
- show someone the door
- show the flag
- show up
- show who's boss
- shower down
- shrinking violet
- shuffle off this mortal coilBody, health & looks
- shut my mouth
- shut one's eyes
- shut one's eyes and think of England
- shut one's face
- shut one's gob
- shut one's mouth
- shut one's trap
- shut the door on
- shy bladder
- sick and tiredEmotions & feelings
- sick as a parrotEmotions & feelings
- sick at heartEmotions & feelings
- sick listBody, health & looks
- sick manBody, health & looks
- sick puppyAnimals & nature
- sick to the back teeth
- side issue
- sift out
- sigh of reliefEmotions & feelings
- sight for sore eyes
- sight to beholdBody, health & looks
- sight unseen
- sign inPlaces & travel
- sign of the timesTalk & communication
- sign off
- sign on
- sign on the dotted line
- silent as the graveBody, health & looks
- silent treatmentTalk & communication
- silky smoothBody, health & looks
- silly moneyMoney & work
- silly seasonTalk & communication
- silver screen
- silver sheet
- silver spoon
- silver tongue
- silver-lined
- silver-tonguedTalk & communication
- simmer downEmotions & feelings
- simple as kiss your hand
- sin taxMoney & work
- sing alongSport, games & leisure
- sing from the same hymnbookTalk & communication
- sing off the same hymn sheetSport, games & leisure
- sing small
- sing sopranoSport, games & leisure
- sing the praises of
- singe one's wingsPlaces & travel
- singing sopranoSport, games & leisure
- sink in
- sinking ship
- siren song
- sit back
- sit in
- sit in for
- sit on
- sit on it
- sit on one's ass
- sit on one's hands
- sit on the fence
- sit one's ass down
- sit right
- sit stillPeople & relationships
- sit through
- sit tight
- sit-by-the-fire
- sitting duck
- sitting prettyBody, health & looks
- six and two threes
- six feet underBody, health & looks
- six of one, half a dozen of the other
- six of the best
- six ways to Sunday
- sixth-rate
- size queen
- size up
- skate on thin ice
- skate one's laneSport, games & leisure
- skate over
- skeleton at the feast
- skeleton crew
- skeleton in the closet
- skeleton in the cupboard
- ski-jump nose
- skin and bonesBody, health & looks
- skin in the gameMoney & work
- skip a beat
- skip out
- skip ropeSport, games & leisure
- skirt chaserPeople & relationships
- skittles party
- skunk at a garden partyEmotions & feelings
- slam dunkSport, games & leisure
- slam on the brakesPlaces & travel
- slanging matchTrouble & conflict
- slap and tickle
- slap leather
- slap on the wrist
- slap someone aroundTrouble & conflict
- slave to fashionBody, health & looks
- sleep
- sleep a wink
- sleep camelAnimals & nature
- sleep in
- sleep on
- sleep rough
- sleep together
- sleep with
- sleep with the fishes
- sleeping at the switch
- sleeping giant
- sleeping policemanPlaces & travel
- sleeveless errand
- sleeves from one's vest
- sleight of hand
- slender reed
- sling off
- sling one's hook
- slings and arrowsTrouble & conflict
- slip into
- slip of the pen
- slip of the tongueTalk & communication
- slip someone's mind
- slip through the cracksEffort & character
- slip under the radar
- slippery as an eelAnimals & nature
- slip-up
- slop bowl
- slop outTalk & communication
- slow burnEmotions & feelings
- slow marchTrouble & conflict
- slow off the mark
- slow on the uptakeTalk & communication
- slow up
- slower than molassesTime & pace
- slow-walk
- slug awayEffort & character
- slut's woolTalk & communication
- small changeMoney & work
- small fry
- small potatoesFood & drink
- small printLaw, power & politics
- small talkTalk & communication
- small wonder
- smart arse
- smart chance
- smash hitSport, games & leisure
- smash up
- smear campaignTruth, lies & confusion
- smell a rat
- smell blood
- smell like a rose
- smell like a tart's handbag
- smell of an oily rag
- smell of the lamp
- smell of the shop
- smell test
- smell the barn
- smell what someone is stepping in
- smile a thousand smiles
- smile from ear to earEmotions & feelings
- smoke like a chimney
- smoke out
- smoke signalTalk & communication
- smoke-filled room
- smoking gun
- smooth down
- smooth sailingPlaces & travel
- smuggler's bible
- snake eyesSport, games & leisure
- snake oil
- snap it up
- snap judgment
- snap out of
- snap someone's head offEmotions & feelings
- snatch defeat from the jaws of victorySport, games & leisure
- snatch the pebble
- snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
- sneck posset
- snedging
- sneeze on the truthTruth, lies & confusion
- sniff test
- snipe hunt
- snip-snap
- snitches get stitches
- snot-nosed
- snow jobTruth, lies & confusion
- snow on the mountaintop
- snow on the rooftopTime & pace
- snow outAnimals & nature
- snowball's chance in hell
- snowed under
- snuggle bunny
- so be it
- so farTime & pace
- so far so goodMoney & work
- so long as
- so much for
- so there
- soak up
- soaked to the skinAnimals & nature
- soaking wet
- sob story
- social death
- social ladder
- sock-knockingEmotions & feelings
- sod offTalk & communication
- soda jerk
- soft MickTalk & communication
- soft sawder
- soft shoe
- soft spotEmotions & feelings
- soft touch
- soft underbelly
- soften someone's coughBody, health & looks
- soften the blow
- soften the groundEffort & character
- soften up
- solo runSport, games & leisure
- some old
- some people
- some pumpkins
- someone's heart is inPlaces & travel
- someone's heart out
- someone's jaw dropped
- something awful
- something is rotten in the state of Denmark
- something like
- somewhere along the lineTime & pace
- somewhere over the rainbowPlaces & travel
- son of AdamReligion & belief
- son of the morning
- song and danceSport, games & leisure
- sore point
- sore-thumbish
- sort of
- sort oneself out
- sort out
- sound asleepBody, health & looks
- soup sandwichTruth, lies & confusion
- soup-to-nutsFood & drink
- sour grapes
- sour noteSport, games & leisure
- sour stomach
- sour tooth
- southpawSport, games & leisure
- sow dragon's teeth
- space out
- spank the monkey
- spare no effortEffort & character
- spare someone the details
- spare someone's blushesEmotions & feelings
- spare tirePlaces & travel
- spare tyre
- spark spreadMoney & work
- speak forTalk & communication
- speak for oneself
- speak in circlesTruth, lies & confusion
- speak of the devil
- speak of the devil and he appears
- speak of the devil and he shall appearTime & pace
- speak one's mind
- speak out
- speak someone's languageTalk & communication
- speak to
- speak up
- speak with a forked tongueTruth, lies & confusion
- spear carrier
- special delivery
- special needs
- spectator sportSport, games & leisure
- speech is silver, silence is golden
- speed merchantPlaces & travel
- speed up
- Speedy Gonzales
- spend a penny
- spic and span
- spick and span
- spicy toothFood & drink
- spiff up
- spill juiceTalk & communication
- spill one's guts
- spill one's seed
- spill the beans
- spin a yarn
- spin doctorLaw, power & politics
- spin one's wheelsEmotions & feelings
- spin out
- spine-tingling
- spit feathers
- spit in the ocean
- spit in the wind
- spit into the wind
- spit nailsEmotions & feelings
- spit on
- spit out
- spitstick
- spitting distance
- splash downPlaces & travel
- splice the mainbracePlaces & travel
- split hairs
- split on a rockTruth, lies & confusion
- split one's sides
- split the difference
- split upPeople & relationships
- Spock ears
- spoil marketMoney & work
- spoil somebody rotten
- spoil someone rotten
- spoil the marketMoney & work
- spoilt for choice
- spot check
- spot of bother
- spread one's wings
- spread out
- spread the wordTalk & communication
- spring fever
- spring for
- spring in one's step
- spring to life
- spring to mind
- spruce upBody, health & looks
- spur of the moment
- square away
- square mealFood & drink
- square on
- square one
- square peg in a round hole
- square shooterTruth, lies & confusion
- squint like a bag of nails
- stab in the backPeople & relationships
- stab in the dark
- stack up
- staff of lifeFood & drink
- stage of the gameSport, games & leisure
- stage rightPlaces & travel
- stage-door Johnny
- staircase witTalk & communication
- stalking horse
- stall for time
- stand a chance
- stand behind
- stand by
- stand corrected
- stand down
- stand fast
- stand fire
- stand for
- stand from under
- stand in for
- stand in one's own lightTrouble & conflict
- stand in someone's shoes
- stand in the gap
- stand in the gate
- stand on ceremonyPeople & relationships
- stand on its own
- stand on one's head
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on someone's shoulders
- stand on the shoulders of
- stand on the shoulders of giants
- stand one's ground
- stand patSport, games & leisure
- stand tall
- stand the test of time
- stand to reason
- stand treat
- stand trialLaw, power & politics
- stand up
- stand up and be counted
- stand up with
- stand with
- standard fareFood & drink
- star turn
- star vehicleSport, games & leisure
- star-crossed
- stare someone in the face
- staredown
- stars align
- stars are aligned
- stars in one's eyes
- start a familyPeople & relationships
- start a fresh hareAnimals & nature
- start over
- start with a clean sheetSport, games & leisure
- start with a clean slate
- starvin' MarvinFood & drink
- state of affairs
- stave off
- stay behindPlaces & travel
- stay in one's lane
- stay on
- stay putPlaces & travel
- stay the course
- stay the distance
- stay tunedSport, games & leisure
- steady hand on the tillerMoney & work
- steady the shipTrouble & conflict
- steady-as-she-goes
- steal a glance
- steal a march
- steal someone's heartPeople & relationships
- steal someone's thunder
- steal the showSport, games & leisure
- steely-eyed
- steely-nerved
- steely-spined
- stem the rose
- stem the tide
- step back
- step down
- step forwardEffort & character
- step into someone's shoes
- step lively
- step on a rake
- step on itTime & pace
- step on someone's toesPeople & relationships
- step out
- step over
- step upEffort & character
- step up one's game
- step up to the plateSport, games & leisure
- stepping razor
- stepping stoneEffort & character
- stew in one's juicesEmotions & feelings
- stick a fork in somethingFood & drink
- stick by
- stick in someone's craw
- stick in the mudTrouble & conflict
- stick it to
- stick it to the man
- stick one's dick in crazy
- stick one's foot in itEmotions & feelings
- stick one's foot in one's mouthEmotions & feelings
- stick one's head in the sand
- stick one's neck out
- stick one's nose into
- stick one's oar in
- stick out
- stick the knife inTrouble & conflict
- stick the landing
- stick to
- stick to one's guns
- stick to one's knittingMoney & work
- stick to one's last
- stick to one's text
- stick to someone's ribsFood & drink
- stick together
- stick up
- stick with
- sticker shockMoney & work
- sticking point
- sticking-place
- sticks and stonesTalk & communication
- sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
- sticky fingers
- stiff upper lipEmotions & feelings
- stink a buzzard off a gut wagon
- stink a dog off a gut wagon
- stink a skunk off a gut wagonTalk & communication
- stink eye
- stink on ice
- stir shit
- stir the embers
- stock phrase
- stock-still
- stone cold
- stone deadBody, health & looks
- stone deaf
- stone's throwPlaces & travel
- stonewall
- stop and smell the rosesSport, games & leisure
- stop at nothing
- stop deadTalk & communication
- stop press
- stop someone in their tracks
- stop the bleeding
- stop the lights
- stop the presses
- store away
- storm offEmotions & feelings
- storm out of the blocksSport, games & leisure
- storm-rackedAnimals & nature
- stormy weatherAnimals & nature
- stovepipe
- stovepipe hatBody, health & looks
- straight away
- straight face
- straight from the horse's mouth
- straight from the shoulderTalk & communication
- straight goodsTruth, lies & confusion
- straight man
- straight out of the chute
- straight shooter
- straighten out
- straight-face test
- strain every nerveEffort & character
- strange bedfellowsPeople & relationships
- strangle the parrotTalk & communication
- strap on a pairEffort & character
- straw poll
- the straw that broke the camel's back
- straw that stirs the drink
- street appealBody, health & looks
- streets ahead
- the streets are paved with goldMoney & work
- streets behind
- stretch one's legs
- stretch the truth
- strike a blow
- strike a chordEmotions & feelings
- strike a false note
- strike a light
- strike it luckyMoney & work
- strike it rich
- strike oil
- strike one's flag
- strike someone when they are downTrouble & conflict
- strike tallies
- strike the tentTalk & communication
- strike up
- strike while the iron is hotMoney & work
- string along
- string attached
- string to one's bow
- string up
- strings attached
- strip off
- stroke of businessMoney & work
- stroke of luck
- stroke of workMoney & work
- the stroke that broke the camel's back
- strut one's stuff
- stub out
- stuck in the mud
- stuck in the Stone Age
- stuck onTruth, lies & confusion
- stuck up
- stud muffin
- stuff it
- stuff one's faceFood & drink
- stuff the ballot boxLaw, power & politics
- stuff you
- stuffed like a turkeyFood & drink
- stuffed shirt
- stuffed to the gills
- stumbling-block
- stump itTruth, lies & confusion
- suck a big one
- suck a lemon
- suck and blow
- suck donkey balls
- suck down
- suck dry
- suck facePeople & relationships
- suck hind tit
- suck it
- suck it upEffort & character
- suck my balls
- suck my cock
- suck on that
- suck someone's cock
- suck the kumara
- suck the mopTalk & communication
- suck tits
- sucker punchTrouble & conflict
- suffer fools gladly
- suffer in silenceEmotions & feelings
- sugar and spiceFood & drink
- sugar coated
- sugarcoat a bitter pill
- sugarcoat the pill
- suit down to the groundBody, health & looks
- suit the action to the word
- summer and winter
- the sun sets on something
- sun worshipperAnimals & nature
- Sunday bestBody, health & looks
- Sunday driver
- Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes
- sure enough
- surf's upSport, games & leisure
- suspend one's disbeliefSport, games & leisure
- Sussex DrivePlaces & travel
- swaddling clothesBody, health & looks
- swallow a bitter pillEmotions & feelings
- swallow one's prideEmotions & feelings
- swallow the leekFood & drink
- swan song
- swap horses in midstream
- swear byReligion & belief
- swear off
- sweat bricksEmotions & feelings
- sweat bullets
- sweat equityMoney & work
- sweat of one's browMoney & work
- sweat the small stuff
- sweep asideTalk & communication
- sweep away
- sweep out
- sweep someone off their feetPeople & relationships
- sweep something under the rugTruth, lies & confusion
- sweep the boardMoney & work
- sweet dreamsBody, health & looks
- sweet fuck all
- sweet hereafter
- sweet Jesus
- sweet MaryReligion & belief
- sweet Mary mother of God
- sweet nothingsPeople & relationships
- sweet smell of successMoney & work
- sweet toothFood & drink
- sweet young thing
- sweeten the pill
- sweeten the potSport, games & leisure
- sweeten up
- sweetheart dealMoney & work
- sweetness and light
- swell upBody, health & looks
- swim upstream
- swim with sharks
- swing and a miss
- swing both ways
- swing for the fencesSport, games & leisure
- swing of things
- swing round the circleLaw, power & politics
- swing throughSport, games & leisure
- switch off
- switch on
- sword and sorcery