Found 2,618 phrases starting with S: Page #52

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Sweep under the RugTo ignore or overlook unpleasant matters, to hide something unpleasant from othersRate it:
sweep upTo clean by sweeping.Rate it:
sweep upto transport to shore by waves.Rate it:
sweep upto overwhelmRate it:
Sweep You Off Your FeetTo leave a fine impression with your emotions and enthusiasm, to get overwhelmed by emotions and feelings of loveRate it:
sweet as a nutExtremely good.Rate it:
sweet as pieextremely sweet (in the sense of cute, lovely).Rate it:
sweet cherryUsed other than as an idiom: see sweet, cherry.Rate it:
sweet cherryPrunus aviumRate it:
sweet dreamsPhrase said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.Rate it:
sweet fuck allSomewhat more intense form of fuck all.Rate it:
sweet hereafterHeaven; paradise as enjoyed in the afterlife.Rate it:
sweet JesusUsed to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.Rate it:
sweet MaryUsed to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.Rate it:
sweet Mary mother of GodUsed to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.Rate it:
sweet nothingsInsubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo, or seduce.Rate it:
sweet onEnamored with; fond of.Rate it:
sweet toothA liking for foods that are sweet; a weakness for sweets.Rate it:
Sweet ToothHaving great desire to eat sugary foods and items, craze for sweet thingsRate it:
sweet williamflowerRate it:
sweet young thingAn attractive young woman.Rate it:
sweet young thingA sweet young woman.Rate it:
sweetbreadOrgan meatRate it:
sweeten the potTo increase a wager.Rate it:
sweeten the potTo make something more desirable.Rate it:
sweeten upTo make sweet to the taste.Rate it:
sweetheart dealA transaction, contract, or other agreement in which one party provides particularly favorable terms to the other, especially in suspicious circumstances.Rate it:
sweetness and lightThat which is good, pure, pleasant, etc.Rate it:
swell upTo become swollenRate it:
swift retreatTo back off quickly/A place you can go to quickly to recover or escape from stress.Rate it:
swim like a bricknot able to swimRate it:
swim like a fishTo be a very strong swimmer.Rate it:
swim upstreamTo opt for a difficult course of action when a simpler or safer alternative is available; to make an unwise decision against sound advice.Rate it:
swim with sharksTo operate among dangerous people.Rate it:
swim with sharksTo take a huge risk.Rate it:
swim with the sharksflirt with dangerRate it:
swing and a missA sincere but unsuccessful attempt.Rate it:
swing both waysTo be bisexualRate it:
swing byTo pay a brief, informal visit.Rate it:
swing for the fencesTo act in a way that might generate a very good result, but which also has a large chance of failing.Rate it:
swing for the fencesTo swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.Rate it:
swing of thingsThe normal flow and rhythm of daily life or of activities in a specific field.Rate it:
swing stateA state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally; a purple state.Rate it:
swing the leadTo pretend to be unwell so that you do not have to work.Rate it:
swing the leadmalingerRate it:
swing throughTo swing and miss at a pitch.Rate it:
swing-upTrainman reaches for a grab-bar on a boxcar and swings-up onto the footrail:Rate it:
swings and roundaboutsOffsetting gains and losses.Rate it:
swipe leftTo swipe to see more images, as in an Instagram Carousel postRate it:
Swiss bank accountUsed other than as an idiom: see Swiss, bank account.Rate it:

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