Straight from the shoulder
An open and honest way of speaking.My friend always speaks straight from the shoulder.
The straight and narrow
A good and honest and moral path through life, following the rules.The man kept to the straight and narrow and was respected by everybody around... Read more →
A storm is brewing
There is going to be trouble.A storm is brewing between the two government departments over the tax issue.
Stick (someone) with (something)
To leave someone with an unpleasant task.My friend always sticks me with paying the bill when we go to a restaurant.
Stick out like a sore thumb
To be obvious and visible.The woman sticks out like a sore thumb when she wears her red hat.
Stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)
To take risks, to support someone.The man never sticks his neck out for anyone at work and he has few friends.
Stick it to (someone)
To cheat someone, to take unfair advantage of someone.The car salesman tried to stick it to the customer.
A stick-in-the-mud
A person who is old-fashioned or does not want to join with others and do something.The girl is a stick-in-the-mud and will never join in any of... Read more →
Step down from (a job/position)
To leave an important job or position.My father recently stepped down from his job as president of his company.
Stay away from (someone or something)
To avoid someone or something, to stay at a distance from someone or something.My uncle is staying away from salty foods these days.