Stoop to (doing something)
To do something that is beneath one.I do not plan to stoop to asking my friend for money.
Stone’s throw away from (something)
To be very close to something.The new store is a stone's throw away from the large supermarket.
Stone-broke
Having no money.I was stone-broke after I came back from my holiday.
Stock up on (something)
To gather a supply of something.We are trying to stock up on food before the holiday.
Stir up a hornet’s nest
To make many people angry or dislike something, to provoke your critics. The man stirred up a hornet's nest when he began to complain about the... Read more →
Sticky fingers
Fingers that steal things that one sees and wants.The young boy has sticky fingers. You must watch him all the time.
Stick with (something)
To continue doing something, to not quit something.The boy has been able to stick with his trumpet lessons since he was a child.
Stick up for (someone or something)
To defend or help or support someone.My boss always sticks up for the younger workers at our company.
Stick up (someone or something) stick (someone or something) up
To rob someone or something with a gun or other weapon.A man with a gun tried to stick up the small store.
Stick up
To point up.The boy's hair was sticking up in the back.