S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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Contents of S:
[sure enough] {adv.}
As expected.
Charles was afraid he had done badly on the test, and sure enough, his grade was failing.
* /The children saw a familiar shape coming up the street and hoped it was their lost dog. When it came near, sure enough, […]
[sure thing]
1. {n.}, {informal}
Something sure to happen; something about which there is no doubt.
It's no fun betting on a sure thing.
2. {adv.}
Of course; certainly
Sure thing, I'll be glad to do it for you.
Compare: [FOR SURE] (2), […]
[sure-enough] {adj.}
Real; genuine.
Rick found a sure-enough nickel.
Martha's uncle gave her a sure-enough pearl on a little gold chain.
Jane's uncle is a sure-enough cowboy.
[surefire] {adj.}
Without fail; effective; bringing actual results.
During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of the voters is to mingle with them in person.
[survival of the fittest] {n. phr.}
The staying alive or in action of the best prepared; often: idea that those living things best able to adjust to life survive and those unable to adjust die out.
* /Life in the old West was often a case of survival […]