Same as (someone or something)
To be identical to someone or something.My sister is the same as the girl who lives down the block.
Salt of the earth
Basically and fundamentally good simple people.The members of our club are the salt of the earth and are fun to be with.
Salt away money
To save money.My friend has salted away much money from her new job.
Sail under false colors
To pretend to be something that one is not.The politician was sailing under false colors when he appealed to the citizens for votes.
Sail right through (something)
To finish something quickly and easily.I was able to sail right through the material for my final exam.
Sail into (someone)
To scold or criticize someone very hard, to attack someone.When I entered the office my supervisor sailed into me for being late.
Sage advice
Very good and wise advice.My friend asked me for my sage advice regarding his problems.
Safety in numbers
To feel safe by being surrounded by a large number of people.There was safety in numbers when the students went to complain about their new... Read more →
(to be on the) safe side
To take no chances.It may rain so to be on the safe side I think that I will bring my umbrella.
A safe bet
Something that is almost one hundred percent certain.It is a safe bet that our boss will not come to work today.