S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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Contents of S:
[speak]
See:
[ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS],
[CHILDREN AND FOOLS SPEAK THE TRUTH],
[NOT TO MENTION] or [NOT TO SPEAK OF],
[SHORT-SPOKEN],
[SO TO SPEAK],
[TO SPEAK OF].
[speak for] {v.}
1. To speak in favor of or in support of.
At the meeting John spoke for the change in the rules.
The other girls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her.
2. To make a request for; to ask for.
* /The teacher was giving […]
[speak of the devil and he appears]
A person comes just when you are talking about him. — A proverb.
We were just talking about Bill when he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears.
[speak one's mind] {v. phr.}
To say openly what you think; give advice that may not be liked.
John thought it was wrong to keep George out of the club and he spoke his mind about it.
Compare: [SOUND OFF].
[speak out] or [speak up] {v.}
1. To speak in a loud or clear voice.
The trucker told the shy boy to speak up.
2. To speak in support of or against someone or something.
Willie spoke up for Dan as club president.
* /Ed spoke up against […]
[speak out of turn] {v. phr.}
To say something tactless; commit an indiscretion.
You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione's old furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on the subject.
[speak the same language] {v. phr.}
To have similar feelings, thoughts, and tastes; have a mutual understanding with another person.
We both love listening to Mozart. Obviously, we speak the same language.
[speak volumes] {v. phr.}
To tell or show much in a way other than speaking; be full of meaning.
The nice present she gave you spoke volumes for what she thinks of you.
A child's choice of hobbies speaks volumes.
Compare: [READ BETWEEN THE […]
[speak well of] {v. phr.}
To approve of; praise.
Everyone always speaks well of my sister because she's so kind.