Sell (something) for a song
To sell something very cheaply.They sold the furniture for a song.
Security against (something)
Something that keeps something safe, protection against something.The money in the bank is my security against losing my job in the future.
Second wind
Energy that is regained after being tired.After we got our second wind we continued our hike up the mountain.
Second a motion
To formally agree with a proposal in a meeting.I seconded the motion to start one hour early every morning during the summer.
Search one`s soul
To study and think about one`s reasons and actions to see if one has been fair and honest.I have been searching my soul to see if I could have... Read more →
Search me!
I don`t know., How should I know?."Search me," my friend said when I asked him what had happened to his car.
Search high and low for (someone or something)
To look carefully everywhere for someone or something.I have been searching high and low for my address book.
Seamy side of life
The most unpleasant or roughest aspect of life.The policeman learned much about the seamy side of life during his many years of work.
Scrounge around for (something)
To look/search in many places for something.We did not have enough wood for the fence so we had to scrounge around to find some more.
Scroll up/down
To move up or down through the text on a computer screen.I scrolled down to read the rest of the online story.