speak of the devil
Said when a person appears just as they are being talked about.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
spill the beans
To reveal a secret or disclose private information, usually accidentally or before the right moment.
spill the tea
To share gossip or juicy details, especially about other people’s business or drama.
stand on ceremony
Behave formally.
stand the test of time
Persist against odds.
steal the show
Attract attention away from the main thing.
step up to the plate
To deliver beyond expectations.
stick out like a sore thumb
Something that is clearly out of place.
straw that broke the camel's back
The last in a line of unacceptable occurrences; the final tipping point in a sensitive situation.
strike a chord
Connects with.
strike while the iron is hot
To immediately take advantage of a positive opportunity, before the situation changes.
sweat bullets
Extrememly anxious.
sweat the small stuff
Worry about small things.
sweet tooth
Liking for sweet things.
sack drill
a pointless or ineffective activity
sack of crap
something completely untrue or of no value
sacked out
sleeping or resting, often heavily or soundly
sacred cow
A person or thing considered inviolable or immune to criticism
sad drunk
Someone who becomes melancholic when intoxicated
sad panda
Someone who is disappointed or unhappy
saddle tramp
A cowboy who travels from ranch to ranch seeking work
safe and secure
Protected from harm or danger
safe and sound
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
safe in the knowledge
Feeling secure because something is certain or guaranteed
sail the high seas
to travel or adventure on the open ocean
sail the Red Sea
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
sail under false colors
To pretend or misrepresent oneself
salad days
A period of youthful inexperience and idealism
salad year
a period of inexperience or youth
salami slicing
Divide and conquer by making a series of small, incremental attacks
salt and pepper
experienced and youthful people together
salt and vinegar
a flavoring combination
salt away
save or store something, especially money, for future use
salt in the wound
Something that makes a bad situation worse
salt of the earth
A very good and honest person
salt the earth
To destroy or ruin something completely
salty tooth
A preference for savory foods over sweet ones
Sam and Max
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
same difference
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
same old story
A familiar or predictable situation
same, same, but different
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Samson and Delilah
A couple where one person has great strength and the other is a source of weakness
santa's workshop
A place where many things are being made or prepared
save by the bell
Rescued from a difficult situation just in time
save for a rainy day
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
save it
Stop talking or save the information for later
save one's breath
to stop talking because what you say will have no effect
save someone's face
Avoid embarrassing or humiliating someone
save someone's life
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
save something for a rainy day
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
save the day
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
save the furniture
To salvage what is most valuable or important in a difficult situation.
savings and loan
Financial institution providing savings accounts and mortgage loans
saw logs
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
saw wood
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
sawdust trail
a path or trail of sawdust, often used to mark a route
say again
Ask someone to repeat what they said
say cheese
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
say goodbye
to bid farewell or end a relationship
say grace
Express thanks to God before a meal