S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[spruce up] {v.}, {informal}
To make clean or neat.
Mary spruced up the house before her company came.
John spruced himself up before he went out on his date.
[square away] {v. phr.}
1. To arrange the sails of a ship so that the wind blows from behind.
The captain ordered the crew to square away and sail before the wind.
2. {informal}
To put right for use or action. — Often used in the passive or […]
[square deal] {n. phr.}
1. Equitable or fair treatment.
We are proud to say that at this firm every employee gets a square deal.
Contrast: [NEW DEAL], [RAW DEAL].
[square meal] {n. phr.}
A full, nourishing well-balanced meal.
The refugees looked as if they hadn't had a square meal in months.
[square off] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To stand ready for fighting with the fists.
The two boxers squared off when the bell rang.
[square one's shoulders] {v. phr.}
To stand strong and ready to give battle; be brave.
Jack squared his shoulders and entered the game.
Graduates must square their shoulders and face the world.
[square oneself with] {v. phr.}
To apologize; re-establish friendship with; make amends.
"Mr. Alien is very angry with you for leaving the firm," Bob said. "It will take more than a few words and a drink to square yourself with him."