S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[smooth over] {v.}
To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse.
Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh.
Syn.: [GLOSS OVER]. Compare: [PATCH UP].
[snail's pace] {n.}
A very slow movement forward.
Time moved at a snail's pace before the holidays.
The donkey on which he was riding moved at a snail's pace.
[snake in the grass] {n. phr.}, {informal}
A person who cannot be trusted; an unfaithful traitor; rascal.
Did Harry tell you that? He's a snake in the grass!
Some snake in the grass told the teacher our plans.
[snap one's fingers at] {v. phr.}
To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard.
John snapped his fingers at the sign that said "Do not enter," and he went in the door.
* /The highway sign said "Speed limit, 35 […]
[snap out of] {v.}, {informal}
To change quickly from a bad habit, mood, or feeling to a better one. — Often used with "it".
Mary was unhappy when her fiance abandoned her, but she snapped out of it when she met a new young man.
* /The coach told […]
[snap up] {v.}, {informal}
To take or accept eagerly.
Eggs were on sale cheap, and the shoppers snapped up the bargain.
Mr. Hayes told Bob that he would take him skiing, and Bob snapped up the offer.