Stack up (something) stack (something) up
To make a stack of things.I stacked up the magazines to give to the flea market.
Stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something)
To arrange things unfairly for or against someone or something.The company is stacking the cards against some small sellers because of their... Read more →
Stab (someone) in the back
To betray someone.I dislike that man because he tried to stab me in the back.
Squirrel (something) away squirrel away (something)
To hide or store something.We tried to squirrel away some money for our holiday.
Squeak by (someone or something)
To just barely exceed or pass someone or something.I was able to squeak by the deadline and submit my scholarship application on time.
Slice of the cake
A share of something.The city tax office wants a slice of the cake in our new business.
Sleep with (someone)
To share a bed with someone.The little girl always sleeps with her mother when they go on a holiday.
Sleep (something) off sleep off (something)
To sleep while the effects of liquor or drugs go away.We spent the evening in a nightclub and I had to spend much of the next day sleeping it... Read more →
Sleep on (something)
To think about something, to consider something, to decide something later."I will sleep on the proposal tonight and I will give you an answer... Read more →
Sleep like a log
To sleep very soundly.I slept like a log last night.