Security blanket
Something that one holds onto for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket).The boy uses his computer as a security blanket so that he... Read more →
Second to none
To be better than everything else.The performance by the opera singer was second to none.
A second thought
A thought that one has after thinking about something again.I gave it a second thought and decided not to quit the class.
Second-rate
To be not of the best quality.The performance of the school choir was second-rate.
Second nature to (someone)
To be easy and natural for someone.Playing a musical instrument is second nature to my friend.
Second hand
Not new, used by someone else.We went to a second-hand bookstore to look for the books.
Second-guess (someone)
To try to guess what someone else intends to do or would have done in a situation.You should never try to second-guess the actions of the... Read more →
Screw around
To loaf about, to pass time without doing anything.I screwed around all morning and did not get anything done.
Scream bloody murder
To complain bitterly about something.The woman screamed bloody murder when someone took her parking place.
Scratch the surface (of something)
To only begin to do or learn something.My friend likes to listen to classical music but she is only beginning to scratch the surface of what is... Read more →