Slap (someone or something) down slap down (someone or something)
To rebuke or reject someone or something.My boss slapped my proposal down soon after the meeting started.
A slap in the face
An insult.Not getting a promotion was a slap in the face for the sales manager.
Slam dunk
A sure thing, a dramatic forceful dunk shot in basketball.It is a slam dunk that I will pass my examination.
Slack off
To reduce something gradually, to become less active, to become lazy.Recently, I have begun to slack off in my effort to find a new job.
Sky is the limit
There is no limit to the success that can be achieved or the money that can be spent or made.The sky is the limit for my friend and his new job.
Sixth sense
A power to know or feel things other than by sight/hearing/smell/taste/touch.My friend seems to have a sixth sense and he knows many things that... Read more →
Sore loser
A person who gets angry when he or she loses.The man is a sore loser when he does not win a game of tennis.
Sooner or later
Eventually."Sooner or later you must give me my money so you should do it now."
A song and dance
An excuse.My friend gave me a song and dance about being busy but I did not believe him.
Son of a sea biscuit
An expression that is used as a polite replacement for son of a bitch."Son of a sea biscuit," the man said when he hit his hand with a hammer.