Swear on a stack of Bibles
To promise solemnly that what one is about to say is true.The man swore on a stack of Bibles that he did not take any money from the cash... Read more →
Swear off (something)
To decide to give up something that you are in the habit of using.My friend plans to swear off tobacco.
Swear by (something)
To have complete confidence in something, to be sure of something.My father swears by the walk that he takes every morning.
Swan song
A final appearance.The manager was a big hit during his swan song at the company last week.
Swamped with (something)
To be overwhelmed with something."I am swamped with work and cannot meet you tonight."
Swallow (something) hook, line, and sinker
To believe something completely when someone is trying to deceive you.I swallowed the story hook, line, and sinker about how my friend lost his... Read more →
Swallow one`s pride
To bring one`s pride under control, to become humble.I had to swallow my pride and ask my father for some money.
Susceptable to (something)
To be easily persuaded, to be easily influenced, to likely to become sick.The young boy is very susceptable to the influence of the older boys... Read more →
Survival of the fittest
The idea that the most able or fit will survive.It is the survival of the fittest in the jungle.
Sure thing.
Of course, certainly."Sure thing, I will be happy to help you move next Saturday."