S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone's feelings; frankly.
* /John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him […]
[straight off] {adv. phr.}
At once; immediately.
After school is over, you come home straight off, and don't waste time.
He asked his father for the car, but his father said straight off that he couldn't have it.
[straight ticket] {n.}
A vote for all the candidates of a single party.
Uncle Fred was a loyal member of his party. He always voted the straight ticket.
Contrast: [SPLIT TICKET].
[straighten out] {v.}
To correct a mistake; make you realize you are wrong.
The teacher saw Jim's awkward sentence on the board and asked for volunteers to straighten it out.
Sometimes only a good spanking will straighten out a naughty child.
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[straighten up] {v.}
To put in order; make neat.
Vic had to straighten up his room before he could go swimming.
Mrs. Johnson straightened up the house before company came.
Compare: [PICK UP] (6b), [SQUARE AWAY].
[straightlaced] {adj.}
Of very strict morals and manners.
She is so straightlaced that she won't even go out with a man unless she senses that he is serious about her.
[strange to say] {adv. phr.}
Not what you might think; surprisingly. — Used for emphasis.
Strange to say, Jerry doesn't like candy.
Strange to say, the Indians didn't kill Daniel Boone.