S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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Contents of S:
[screw up] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {best avoided}
1. To make a mess of, to make an error which causes confusion.
The treasurer screwed up the accounts of the Society so badly that he had to be fired.
2. To cause someone to be neurotic […]
[screw up one's courage] or [pluck up one's courage] {v. phr.}
To force yourself to be brave.
The small boy screwed up his courage and went upstairs in the dark.
* /When his father came home in a bad mood, it took Pete some time to screw up his […]
[screw-up] {n.}
A mistake; an error; a confusing mess.
"What a screw-up!" the manager cried, when he realized that the bills were sent to the wrong customers.
[scrounge around] {v. phr.}, {slang}
1. To search for an object aimlessly without having one clearly in mind.
I don't know what's the matter with him, he is just scrounging around all day long.
2. To look around for a way to get a free drink or a […]
[sea]
See:
[AT SEA],
[BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA],
[HIGH SEAS],
[NOT THE ONLY FISH IN THE SEA],
[PUT TO SEA].
[sea legs] {n. phr.}
1. Adjustment to being in a boat that is rocking on the sea.
This is my first transatlantic trip so give me a day to get my sea legs before you make me dance.
2. Adjustment to a new job or situation.
* /"I have just been […]