English Phrases, proverbs, and expressions are an important part of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because Phrases don’t always make sense literally, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom. That may seem like a lot of work, but learning Phrases is fun, especially when you compare English Phrases to the Phrases in your own language.
Here’s a list of “Phrases Beginning With S” in English:
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Scaredy-Cat
Meaning: Someone who is afraid or frightened.
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Scot-Free
Meaning: To get away freely from custody, punishment, or any type of risky situation.
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Ships Passing In The Night
Meaning: Typically said when two people meet for the first time, have a chat, and then part ways shortly after.
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Short End Of The Stick
Meaning: Getting the bad end of a deal, or receiving the least desirable outcome from something.
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Shot In The Dark
Meaning: An attempt at something that has little chance for success.
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Sitting Duck
Meaning: Someone or something that is in a vulnerable position.
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Slow And Steady Wins The Race
Meaning: A consistent approach to something, even if it is slower, can give better results than jumping in hastily.
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Son Of a Gun
Meaning: A person, usually one who is behaving badly.
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Spill The Beans
Meaning: To make private or secret information known to others.
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Stick a Fork In It
Meaning: To point out that something is finished, or done.
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Swinging For The Fences
Meaning: Giving something your all.