Square one
The beginning.We had to go back to square one and start the project over.
Square off
To get ready for an argument or fight.The two candidates squared off to debate the important issues of the election.
A square meal
A nourishing or filling meal.We ate our first square meal in many days when we visited my grandparents.
A square deal
A fair and honest transaction.I always receive a square deal when I do business with the local shops in my area.
Square away (something) square (something) away
To put something away, to put something in order, to take care of something."Have you squared away your plans for your holidays yet?"
Square accounts with (someone)
To settle one's financial accounts with someone, to get even with someone.I went to the store to square accounts with the manager.
(on the) spur of the moment
Suddenly.We decided to go to Hong Kong on the spur of the moment.
Spruce (someone or something) up spruce up (someone or something)
To improve the appearance of someone or something, to tidy up or renew someone or something.We spruced up the community center for the holidays.
Spring up
To suddenly come to exist.Many new restaurants are beginning to spring up in the downtown area.
Spring to mind
To come quickly to your mind, to appear suddenly in your mind, to be remembered.Nothing sprang to mind when the teacher asked me for an example... Read more →