Switched on
To be in tune with the latest fads or ideas or fashions.My aunt is switched on and knows everything about many recent movies.
Sweet nothings
Affectionate but unimportant words that you say to someone you love.The boy in the movie whispered sweet nothings to his girlfriend.
Sweet and sour
A combination of sweet and sour tastes (found in many Chinese dishes).The dish had a sweet and sour taste that was very delicious.
Sweep through (somewhere)
To move through a place quickly and with much energy.The actress always sweeps through the room when she arrives for a meeting.
Sweep (something) under the rug/carpet
To hide dirt by brushing it under a rug or carpet, to try to hide a problem or keep a problem secret instead of dealing with it.The company has... Read more →
Struggle to the death
A bitter struggle either to success or failure.The lion and the tiger were engaged in a struggle to the death.
A stroke of luck
A bit of luck.It was a stroke of luck that I was able to get a plane reservation to visit my family.
Strings attached
Special conditions or restrictions.My friend was able to borrow the money for the furniture with no strings attached.
String (something) out string out (something)
To extend something over a great distance or over a long period of time.The soccer games were strung out over a period of four weeks.
String (someone) along string along (someone)
To deceive or fool someone.The man tried to string me along with a story about his sick mother.