S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[shove down one's throat] or [ram down one's throat] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To force you to do or agree to (something not wanted or liked.)
We didn't want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but the planning committee shoved him down our throats.
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See:
[GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD],
[GO TO SHOW] or [GO TO PROVE],
[ROAD SHOW],
[STEAL THE SHOW],
[TALENT SHOW],
[VARIETY SHOW],
[WHOLE CHEESE] or [WHOLE SHOW].
[show around] {v. phr.}
To act as a host or guide to someone; to show newly arrived people or strangers what's what and where.
When Gordon and Rose arrived in Hawaii for the first time, their host showed them around the islands.
[show cause] {v. phr.}
To give a reason or explanation.
The judge asked the defendants to show cause why they should not be held without bail.
[show in] or [show out] or [show up] or [show to the door] {v. phr.}
To usher; conduct; accompany.
"My husband will show you in", Mary said to the guests when they arrived at the door.
[show of hands] {n. phr.}
An open vote during a meeting when those who vote "yes" and those who vote "no" hold up their hands to be counted.
The chairman said, "I'd like to see a show of hands if we're ready for the vote."
[show off] {v. phr.}
1. To put out nicely for people to see; display; exhibit.
The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show off her shell collection.
The girls couldn't wait to show off their fine needlework to our visitors.
2. {informal}
To […]