S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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Contents of S:
[shift for oneself] {v. phr.}
To live or act independently with no help, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself.
Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husband died.
[shine up to] {v.}, {slang}
To try to please; try to make friends with.
Smedley shines up to all the pretty girls.
[ship come in]
All the money a person has wished for is received; wealth comes to a person. Used with a possessive.
When my ship comes in, I will take a trip to Norway.
Mr. Brown is just waiting for his ship to come in.
[ship out] {v.}
To begin a journey; leave.
The army group shipped out for the Far East today.
[shipshape] {adj.}
In perfect condition; in good order.
After we left the islands, we left the rented car shipshape for the next driver.
[shirk one's duty] {v. phr.}
To be negligent or irresponsible.
If you continue to shirk your duty, you can expect to be fired.