Stand by
To be near, to be waiting to do something when you are needed.There is a doctor standing by in case there is a medical emergency.
Spring (something) on (someone)
To surprise someone with something.I wish that my friend would not suddenly spring his crazy ideas on me.
Speak off the cuff
To speak in public without preparation.My father plans to speak off the cuff at his retirement party tonight.
Speak of the devil (and he appears)
To appear just when someone is talking about you."Speak of the devil and he appears," I said as our colleague who we were talking about walked... Read more →
Sort out (something) sort (something) out
To clear up some confusion, to straighten out something.Our accountant is working hard to sort out the money problems.
Stand out
To be more noticeable than those around you.The man likes to wear clothes that let him stand out from the crowd.
Stand one`s ground
To maintain and defend one`s position.Our supervisor stood his ground over his decision to fire the employee.
Stand on one`s own two feet
To be independent.My friend learned to stand on his own two feet when he was very young.
Stand behind (someone or something)
To endorse or support someone or something.The company will always stand behind their products.
Stand adjourned
To be dismissed or to end (used for a meeting)."This meeting now stands adjourned."