Simmer down
To become calm or quiet.He was very angry after the meeting but now he has begun to simmer down.
Silly season
The time of the year (late summer) when there is no important news and news reporters focus on unimportant things.It was the end of summer and... Read more →
The silence is deafening
The silence is so great that one becomes uncomfortable, the silence is so great that it suggests the disapproval of something.The silence was... Read more →
Signed, sealed and delivered
Formally and officially signed.The contract to buy the house was signed, sealed and delivered when I delivered it to the real estate agent.
Signal to (someone) to do (something)
To give someone an instruction by using a signal.I signaled to our coach to take me out of the game.
Sign (something) over
To give something legally to someone by signing one`s name.The man signed over his car to his son on his 21st birthday.
Sign one’s own death warrant
To do something knowingly that will probably result in severe trouble.Our secretary signed her own death warrant when she came to work late... Read more →
Sign on with (someone)
To sign an agreement to work with or for someone.My cousin has signed on with one of the largest companies in the world.
Sign on the dotted line
To place one's signature on a contract or other important paper.The sales manager gave me the contract and asked me to sign on the dotted line.
Sight unseen
Before seeing a thing or a person.My friend bought the car sight unseen and now he is having trouble with it.