sick list
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
sick man
A person or thing that requires constant care or attention
sick puppy
Something or someone that is problematic or not functioning properly
sick to the back teeth
Completely fed up or bored with something
side issue
A secondary or unrelated issue
side part
a hairstyle with the hair parted on the side
sift out
To carefully examine and separate good from bad
sift through
Examine carefully and thoroughly to find something
sigh of relief
A feeling of happiness or comfort after a difficult situation ends
sight for sore eyes
A welcome and pleasant surprise
sight to behold
An amazing or impressive thing to see
sight unseen
Without prior observation or inspection
sign in
to register or check in upon arrival
sign of the times
Indication of current trends or circumstances
sign off
to confirm or approve something
sign on
to agree or commit to something
sign on the dotted line
to formally agree or commit to something
signs and symptoms
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
signs and wonders
Remarkable or miraculous events
silent as the grave
Completely quiet or secretive
silent killer
A hidden or unnoticed threat that can cause harm
silky smooth
Very smooth and polished
silly me
used to express that one has done something foolish
silly money
An excessively large amount of money
silly season
A period of foolish or irrational behavior
silver handshake
A generous severance package or retirement gift
silver screen
The film industry or movies
silver sheet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
silver spoon
Born into a wealthy family
silver tongue
Ability to speak persuasively and eloquently
simmer down
to calm down or become less angry
simple as kiss your hand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
simplicity itself
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
sin tax
a tax on activities considered sinful or unhealthy
sing along
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
sing for one's supper
to perform a task in order to receive payment or reward
sing from the same hymnbook
To express the same opinion or idea
sing like a bird
To confess or reveal information willingly
sing off the same hymn sheet
To express the same opinions or ideas
sing small
to speak or sing softly
sing soprano
to speak in a high-pitched voice, often due to fear or pain
sing the praises of
To enthusiastically express admiration or approval
sing the same tune
To say or do the same thing as someone else
singe one's wings
to suffer or be harmed as a result of one's actions
singing soprano
speaking in a high-pitched voice, often due to fear or intimidation
single out
To choose or notice someone or something from a group
sink in
To be fully understood or appreciated after a period of time
sink of iniquity
A place where immoral or wicked activities are concentrated
sinking ship
A failing organization or situation
siren song
An attractive but potentially dangerous or disastrous temptation
sit back
Relax and wait for something to happen
sit crooked and talk straight
Act dishonestly but speak truthfully
sit in
Attend a meeting or class as an observer
sit in for
to substitute for someone, typically temporarily
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
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