S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[sort out] {v. phr.}
1. To alphabetize; arrange in numerical order.
The secretary helped Professor Brown sort out his numerous index cards.
2. To clarify.
"Help me sort out these bills," she begged her husband.
[sought after] {adj.}
Wanted by many buyers; searched for.
Antiques are much sought after nowadays.
Syn.: [IN DEMAND].
[sound effects] {n.}
The noises made to imitate real sounds in a play, movie, or program.
Greg agreed to plan the sound effects for the class play.
The movie was good but the sound effects were not very true to life.
[sound off] {v.}
1. To say your name or count "One! Two! Three! Four!" as you march. — Used as orders in U.S. military service.
"Sound off!" said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, "One! Two! Three! Four!" with each step as they marched.
2. […]
[sound out] {v.}
To try to find out how a person feels about something usually by careful questions.
Alfred sounded out his boss about a day off from his job.
* /When you see the coach, sound him out about my chances of getting on the basketball […]
[sound sheet] {n.}, {slang}, {informal}
A thin low-quality phonograph recording frequently bound into books and magazines for use as promotional or advertising material; it may have either a spoken or a musical message.
* /Don't throw that away; Sue is […]