Scratch (someone`s) back
To do something for someone in the hope that they will do something for you."You scratch my back and I`ll scratch yours," the customer said when... Read more →
Scratch around for (something)
To look for something.The woman was scratching around for some money to buy some food.
Scrape (something) up scrape up (something)
To find or gather something with some effort.My friend scraped up some money and came to visit me during the summer.
Scrape (something) together scrape together (something)
To gather small amounts of money or something (usually with some difficulty) for some purpose.We were able to scrape together enough money to go... Read more →
Scrape the bottom of the barrel
To take whatever is left after the best has been taken.The company is scraping the bottom of the barrel to look for new employees.
Scout around for (someone or something)
To search or look for someone or something.The company is scouting around for a new warehouse for their products.
Score points with (someone)
To gain the favor of someone.The salesman always worked extra hours in order to score points with his boss.
School of thought
A particular philosophy.There are many schools of thought about how the government should proceed with its new transportation plan.
School of hard knocks
The ordinary experiences of life.The man learned about life in the school of hard knocks.
Scatter (something) around
To carelessly put something in different places.My papers are always scattered around my house and I am never able to find them.