Somebody up there loves/hates me
An unseen power in heaven has been favorable/unfavorable to you."Somebody up there loves me," the man said when he found the money on the side... Read more →
Soak (something) up soak up (something)
To take something into oneself like a sponge absorbs water.My friend was able to soak up much knowledge when he went to the film seminar.
So to speak
As one might or could say, this is one way to say something.We had a good time at the restaurant, so to speak, although the service was not very... Read more →
So still you can hear a pin drop
Very quiet.The room was so still you could hear a pin drop.
So soon
Early, before the regular time.I did not expect the dinner to end so soon. It was still very early.
So-so
Not good and not bad.I was feeling so-so and decided not to go to a movie tonight.
So quiet you can hear a pin drop
Very quiet.It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop when the woman stood up to speak about her cancer operation.
Snap out of (something)
To return to a normal state.The man finally snapped out of his depression and was able to return to work.
Snap decision
A decision that is taken quickly and often in response to an urgent situation.The woman made a snap decision to go home and visit her sick... Read more →
Snap at (someone)
To speak sharply or angrily to someone.Our supervisor often snaps at the people who he works with.