Swear (someone) in swear in (someone)
To have a person promise to do his or her duty as a member of an organization or in a formal position..The new mayor of the city was sworn in at... Read more →
Swear on (something)
To use something as the reason or authority that what you are saying is the truth.The accused criminal was asked to swear on a religious text at... Read more →
Supposed to do (something)
To be expected or intend to do something.I was supposed to meet my friend but I forgot.
Supply and demand
The availability of something compared to the need or demand for something.The supply and demand for used sporting equipment is always very... Read more →
Sunny-side up
Eggs that are fried on one side only.We asked for our eggs to be fried sunny-side up at the restaurant.
Sum (something) up sum up (something)
To put something into a few words, to summarize something.The speaker summed up his presentation and asked the audience for questions.
Sum and substance
A summary, the gist of something.The sum and substance of what the speaker said was very interesting.
Suit (someone) to a T
To be very appropriate for someone.My new job suits me to a T.
Suit oneself
To do something one's own way to please oneself.I was able to do everything to suit myself while I stayed with my uncle.
Suggestive of (something)
To be reminiscent of something.The movie was suggestive of a time that disappeared many years ago.