Safe and sound
To be safe or healthy.We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey.
Saddle (someone) with (something)
To give someone something undesirable or difficult to deal with.I try not to saddle my friend with my financial problems.
Sadder but wiser
Unhappy about something but having learned something from the experience.The man was sadder but wiser after he learned that his wallet had been... Read more →
A sacred cow
Something that is never criticized even if it sometimes deserves to be.The national park system is a sacred cow of the government and is never... Read more →
Sack out
To go to bed, to go to sleep.I sacked out as soon as I arrived home last evening.
Say uncle
To surrender, to give in.The little boy was forced to say uncle and do what the older boy wanted.
Say one`s piece
To say openly what one thinks.I said my piece at the meeting and then quietly left.
Say I do
To get married (during a wedding ceremony it is common to say "I do" when you agree to marry your partner).The man was very happy to say "I... Read more →
Say grace
To say a prayer of thanks before or after a meal.The bride's father wanted to say grace before the wedding banquet.
Say a mouthful
To say something of great importance or meaning or length."You certainly said a mouthful," I said when my friend began to tell me about his... Read more →