sit in for
to substitute for someone, typically temporarily
English · UK & Ireland 2057
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
sit in with
Participate in a meeting or activity as a guest or observer
sit on
to be in charge of or responsible for something
sit on a tack
to feel sudden sharp pain or discomfort
sit on one's ass
To do nothing or be idle
sit on one's hands
To refrain from taking action or intervening in a situation.
sit one's ass down
to sit down and stop being active or restless
sit right
feel acceptable or comfortable
sit still
remain calm and quiet
sit through
endure something boring or unpleasant
sit tight
Wait patiently and do nothing
sit with
to accept and deal with a difficult situation
sitting duck
An easy target for attack or criticism
sitting pretty
in a comfortable or advantageous position
six and two threes
Something that is equal or equivalent to something else
six feet under
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
six of one, half a dozen of the other
Two things are essentially the same, despite apparent differences
six of the best
a caning as a punishment, typically six strokes
six ways to Sunday
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
six-pack of rolls
a package of six toilet paper rolls
size queen
A person prioritizing their partner's penis size
size up
To assess or evaluate someone or something
skate around
Avoid discussing or dealing with something directly
skate on thin ice
To take a risky action or situation that could easily become dangerous
skate one's lane
To focus on one's own activities and not interfere with others
skate over
to discuss or deal with something briefly or superficially
skate rat
A young skateboarder, often in a dedicated or obsessive manner
skeleton at the feast
A person or thing that spoils a pleasant occasion
skeleton crew
Minimal staff necessary to maintain basic operations
skeleton in the closet
A secret or hidden problem that could cause embarrassment
skeleton in the cupboard
A secret or scandalous matter hidden from public knowledge
ski-jump nose
a nose with a very prominent bridge
skin and bones
Extremely thin or emaciated
skin in the game
Having a personal stake or investment in something
skin trade
The sex industry or prostitution
skinny Liz
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
skinny Minnie
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
skip a beat
experience a brief pause in one's heartbeat due to surprise or excitement
skip out
to leave a place or situation quickly and secretly
skip rope
to jump over a swinging rope as exercise or play
skirt chaser
A man who constantly pursues women for romantic or sexual relationships
skittles party
A fun and lively social gathering
skull and bones
a symbol of danger or death
skull and crossbones
a symbol indicating poison or danger
skunk at a garden party
An unwelcome person who spoils a social gathering
slack up
to become or make something less tight or less intense
slam down
to put something down forcefully
slam dunk
An achievement that is easily and certainly successful
slap and tickle
amorous or flirtatious behavior
slap leather
to draw a gun quickly
slap someone around
to physically or verbally abuse someone
slap the salami
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
slash and burn
to completely destroy or eliminate something
slave to fashion
Someone excessively concerned with following the latest fashion trends.
sleep a wink
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
sleep camel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
sleep funny
to have a strange or uncomfortable sleep
sleep in
sleep later than usual
sleep in heavenly peace
to rest or sleep peacefully
sleep off
recover from a condition by sleeping
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