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pulse take someone’s pulsepunch as pleased as punch punch beat someone to the punch punch pack a punch punch pleased as punch punch punch a hole in something punch take a punch at someon

pulse take someone’s pulse

punch (as) pleased as punch

punch beat someone to the punch

punch pack a punch

punch pleased as punch

punch punch a hole in something

punch take a punch at someone

punches pull one’s punches

punishment glutton for punishment

pure (as) pure as the driven snow

pure pure and simple

pure pure as the driven snow

purge binge and purge

purpose answer someone’s purpose

purpose on purpose

purpose serve someone’s purpose

purposes at cross-purposes

purposes for all intents and purposes

purposes for all practical purposes

purse control the purse strings

purse make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

pursuit in pursuit of something

push if push comes to shove

push push off

push push one’s luck

push push someone to the wall

push push the panic button

push when push comes to shove

pushing pushing up daisies

put feel put-upon

put hard put (to do something)

put put a bee in someone’s bonnet

put put a cap on something

put put a hold on something

put put all one’s eggs in one basket

put put an end to something

put put a spin on something

put put a stop to something

put put ideas into someone’s head

put put in a good word (for someone)

put put in an appearance

put put off by someone or something

put put on

put put oneself in someone else’s place

put put oneself in someone else’s shoes

put put one’s back (in)to something

put put one’s best foot forward

put put one’s cards on the table

put put (one’s) dibs on something

put put one’s finger on something

put put one’s foot down (about something)

put put one’s foot in it

put put one’s foot in one’s mouth

put put one’s hand(s) on something

put put one’s hand to the plow

put put one’s head on the block (for someone or

something)

put put one’s house in order

put put one’s mind to something

put put one’s nose to the grindstone

put put one’s oar in

put put one’s shoulder to the wheel

put put one’s thinking cap on

put put one’s two cents(‘ worth) in

put put one in one’s place

put put one through one’s paces

put put out (about someone or something)

put put out (some) feelers

put put someone or something across

put put someone or something at someone’s disposal

put put someone or something down

put put someone or something off

put put someone or something on hold

put put someone or something out

put put someone or something to bed

put put someone or something to sleep

put put someone or something to the test

put put someone or something up

put put someone’s eye out

put put someone’s nose out of joint

put put someone away

put put someone down as something bad

put put someone down (for something)

put put someone in the picture

put put someone off

put put someone on

put put someone through the wringer

put put someone to bed with a shovel

put put someone to shame

put put someone up to something

put put someone wise to someone or something

put put some teeth into something

put put something by

put put something down in black and white

put put something down to something

put put something forward

put put something in

put put something off

put put something on

put put something over

put put something plainly

put put something right

put put something straight

put put something through its paces

put put something together

put put something to (good) use

put put something to rest

Put Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

put put the arm on someone

put put the bite on someone

put put the blame on someone or something

put put the cart before the horse

put put the clamps on (someone)

put put the finger on someone

put put the heat on (someone)

put put the kibosh on something

put put the screws on (someone)

put put the skids on (something)

put put the squeeze on (someone)

put put the touch on someone

put put to it

put put two and two together

put put up a (brave) front

put put upon by someone

Put Put up or shut up!

put put up with someone or something

put put weight on

put put words into someone’s mouth

Put Put your money where your mouth is!

put stay put

put to put it mildly

putty putty in someone’s hands

puzzle puzzle something out

q’s mind one’s p’s and q’s

QT on the QT

quake quake in one’s boots

quality nice and some quality

quandary in a quandary

quantity an unknown quantity

quantity a known quantity

quarrel pick a quarrel (with someone)

quartered drawn and quartered

queer (as) queer as a three-dollar bill

queer queer as a three-dollar bill

quest in quest of someone or something

question beg the question

question beside the question

question bring something into question

question call someone or something into question

question out of the question

question pop the question

question pose a question

question without question

question a leading question

questions field questions

quick (as) quick as a flash

quick (as) quick as a wink

quick (as) quick as greased lightning

quick cut someone to the quick

quick make a quick buck

quick quick and dirty

quick quick as a flash

quick quick as a wink

quick quick as greased lightning

quick quick on the draw

quick quick on the trigger

quick quick on the uptake

quiet (as) quiet as a mouse

quiet (as) quiet as the grave

quiet keep quiet (about someone or something)

quiet keep someone or something quiet

quiet keep something quiet

quiet quiet as a mouse

quiet quiet as the grave

quiet so quiet you could hear a pin drop

quit Don’t quit your day job

quite quite a bit

quite quite a few

quite quite a little

quite quite a lot

quite quite a number

quite quite a something

quits call it quits

quote quote a price

race race against time

race rat race

race run the good race

race Slow and steady wins the race

rack go to rack and ruin

rack rack one’s brain(s)

racked racked with pain

rag chew the rag

rage all the rage

ragged run someone ragged

rags from rags to riches

rags in rags

rail rail at someone (about something)

rain (as) right as rain

rain come in out of the rain

rain get a rain check (on something)

rain give someone a rain check (on something)

rain not know enough to come in out of the rain

rain pouring rain

rain rain cats and dogs

rain rain on someone’s parade

rain rain or shine

rain rain something out

rain right as rain

rain risk of rain

rain take a rain check (on something)

rainsIt never rains but it pours

rainy save something for a rainy day

raise cause (some) eyebrows to raise

raise raise a hand (against someone or something)

raise raise (an) objection (to someone or something)

raise raise a stink (about something)

raise raise cain (with someone or something)

raise raise havoc with someone or something

raise raise hell (with someone or something)

raise raise hob with someone or something

raise raise one’s sights

raise raise one’s voice (to someone)

raise raise some eyebrows

raise raise the devil (with someone or something)

raise raise the dickens (with someone or something)

raisedborn and raised

raisedraised in a barn

rake rake someone over the coals

rake rake something off

rake rake something up

rally rally (a)round someone or something

ram ram someone or something down someone’s throat

ramble ramble on (about someone or something)

rampagego on a rampage

rampant run rampant

random at random

range at close range

rankpull rank (on someone)

rankrank and file

ranks close ranks

ransom pay a king’s ransom (for something)

rant rant and rave (about someone or something)

rant rant (at someone) about someone or something

rap beat the rap

rap rap someone’s knuckles

rap rap with someone

rap take the rap (for someone or something)

rapped get one’s knuckles rapped

rarin’ rarin’ to go

rat rat on someone

rat rat race

rat smell a rat

rate at any rate

rate at that rate

rate at this rate

rate rate with someone

rate second-rate

rate the going rate

rather had rather do something

rather would rather

rattle rattle something off

rave rant and rave (about someone or something)

raving stark raving mad

ravished ravished with delight

raw get a raw deal

raw give someone a raw deal

raw in the raw

razor (as) sharp as a razor

razor sharp as a razor

reach out of reach

reach reach a compromise

reach reach an agreement

reach reach an impasse

reach reach first base (with someone or something)

reach reach for the sky

reach reach one’s stride

reach within someone’s reach

reaction gut reaction

read Do you read me?

read read between the lines

read read one one’s rights

read read someone’s mind

read read someone like a(n open) book

read read someone out of something

read read someone the riot act

read read something into something

read read something over

read read something through

read read the handwriting on the wall

read read up (on someone or something)

ready get ready (to do something)

ready ready to do something

ready ready, willing, and able

ready rough-and-ready

ready when one is good and ready

real for real

real in a real pickle

real the real thing

reality in reality

reality the reality of the situation

rear at the rear of something

rear bring up the rear

rear in the rear

rear rear its ugly head

reason It (only) stands to reason

reason listen to reason

reason lose one’s reason

reason stand to reason

reason within reason

reason without rhyme or reason

reasonable beyond a reasonable doubt

receipt acknowledge receipt (of something)

receipt in receipt of something

receive receive someone with open arms

recent in recent memory

reckonreckon with someone or something

reckoned a force to be reckoned with

recognize recognize one for what one is

recognize recognize something for what it is

reconcile reconcile oneself to something

record break a record

record for the record

record off the record

record one for the (record) books

record sound like a broken record

red (as) red as a cherry

red (as) red as a poppy

red (as) red as a rose

red (as) red as a ruby

red (as) red as blood

red catch someone red-handed

red caught red-handed

red get the red-carpet treatment

red give someone the red-carpet treatment

red in the red

red not worth a red cent

red one’s ears are red

red out of the red

red paint the town red

red red as a cherry

red red as a poppy

red red as a rose

red red as a ruby

red red as blood

red red herring

red red in the face

red red tape

red roll out the red carpet for someone

red see red

reduced reduced to something

reel reel something off

refill refill a prescription

regain regain one’s composure

regain regain one’s feet

regard hold someone in high regard

regard with regard to someone or something

regardless regardless of something

regular (as) regular as clockwork

regular at regular intervals

regular regular as clockwork

rehearsalin rehearsal

rein give free rein to someone

rein give someone free rein

rein keep a close rein on someone or something

rein keep a tight rein on someone or something

relativerelative to someone or something

reliance reliance on someone or something

religionget religion

religious religious about doing something

relish with relish

reluctance reluctance to do something

reluctant be reluctant to do something

reminiscent reminiscent of someone or something

remission in remission

repair in good repair

reproach above reproach

reputation get a reputation (as a something)

reputation get a reputation (for doing something)

reputation give someone a reputation (as a something)

reputation give someone a reputation (for doing

something)

reputed reputed to do something

reputed reputed to have something

request at someone’s request

requirements meet the requirements (for something)

reservation make a reservation

reservations make reservations

resign resign oneself to something

resistance the line of least resistance

resistance the path of least resistance

resonate resonate with someone

resort as a last resort

respect pay someone respect

respect with respect to someone or something

respects in many respects

respects in some respects

respects pay one’s last respects

response gut response

responsible the responsible party

rest at rest

rest come to rest

rest Give it a rest

rest lay something to rest

rest put something to rest

rest rest assured

rest rest in peace

rest rest on one’s laurels

result as a result of something

result result in something

retreat beat a (hasty) retreat

retrospect in retrospect

return by return mail

return in return for (someone or something)

return return someone’s compliment

return return the compliment

return return the favor

return the point of no return

rev rev something up

rewards get one’s just reward(s)

rhyme without rhyme or reason

ribs stick to one’s ribs

rich rich in something

rich rich with something

rich strike it rich

riches from rags to riches

rid get rid of someone or something

riddance good riddance (to bad rubbish)

ride go along for the ride

ride hitch a ride

ride let something ride

ride ride herd on someone or something

ride ride off in all directions

ride ride on someone’s coattails

ride ride roughshod over someone or something

ride ride something out

ride ride the gravy train

ride take someone for a ride

ride thumb a ride

ridiculousmake someone look ridiculous

riding riding for a fall

right acknowledge someone to be right

right all right

right (as) right as rain

right get right on something

right go right through someone

right hang a right

right have a right to do something

right have one’s heart in the right place

right have the right-of-way

right have the right to do something

right hit someone (right) between the eyes

right hit the nail (right) on the head

right in one’s right mind

right in the right

right left and right

right make something right

right one’s heart is in the right place

right on the right track

right play one’s cards right

right put something right

right right and left

right right as rain

right right at a specific time

right right away

right right down someone’s alley

right right off the bat

right right on time

right right side up

right (right) under someone’s (very) nose

right right up someone’s alley

right sail (right) through something

right say something (right) to someone’s face

right serve someone right

right set something right

right step (right) up

right strike the right note

right turn out (all right)

right when it comes right down to it

right work out (all right)

right would give one’s right arm (for someone orsomething)

right yield the right-of-way

rights have someone dead to rights

rights read one one’s rights

Riley lead the life of Riley

ring give someone a ring

ring have a familiar ring

ring like a three-ring circus

ring ring a bell

ring ring down the curtain (on something)

ring ring in the New Year

ring ring something up

ring ring true

ring toss one’s hat into the ring

ringing one’s ears are ringing

rings run rings around someone

riot read someone the riot act

riot run riot

rip let her rip

rip rip into someone or something

rip rip someone or something off

ripe when the time is ripe

ripe a ripe old age

ripe the time is ripe

ripple a ripple of excitement

ripple a ripple of protest

rise Early to bed, early to rise(, makes a man healthy,

wealthy, and wise.)

rise feel one’s gorge rise

rise get a rise out of someone

rise give rise to something

rise make someone’s gorge rise

Rise Rise and shine!

rise rise to the bait

rise rise to the occasion

risk at risk

risk risk of rain

risk risk of showers

risk risk of thunder(storms)

risk risk one’s neck (to do something)

risk run a risk (of something)

risk run the risk (of something)

risk take a risk

river sell someone down the river

river send someone up the river

rivet rivet someone’s attention

road get the show on the road

road have one for the road

road hit the road

road middle-of-the-road

road road-hog

road the end of the road

rob rob Peter to pay Paul

rob rob the cradle

robbery daylight robbery

Robin all around Robin Hood’s barn

Robinson before you can say Jack Robinson

rock (as) hard as a rock

rock (as) solid as a rock

rock (as) steady as a rock

rock between a rock and a hard place

rock hard as a rock

rock rock the boat

rock solid as a rock

rock steady as a rock

rocker off one’s rocker

rocks have rocks in one’s head

rocks on the rocks

roll call (the) roll

roll heads will roll

roll let it roll

roll roll in

roll roll one’s sleeves up

roll roll out the red carpet for someone

roll roll (over) in one’s grave

roll roll something back

roll take (the) roll

roller (as) awkward as a cow on roller skates

roller awkward as a cow on roller skates

rolling (as) easy as rolling off a log

rolling easy as rolling off a log

rolling get rolling

rolling get the ball rolling

rolling have them rolling in the aisles

rolling keep the ball rolling

rolling rolling in something

rolling set the ball rolling

rolling start the ball rolling

rolling A rolling stone gathers no moss

Romans When in Rome, do as the Romans do

Rome fiddle while Rome burns

Rome Rome wasn’t built in a day

Rome When in Rome, do as the Romans do

roof (as) busy as a cat on a hot tin roof

roof busy as a cat on a hot tin roof

roof go through the roof

room Don’t let it out of this room

room not enough room to swing a cat

room room and board

room take up room

roost come home (to roost)

roost rule the roost

roost The chickens have come home to roost

root get to the root of the problem

root Money is the root of all evil

root root for someone or something

root root something out

root take root

rooted rooted in something

rooted rooted to the spot

rope at the end of one’s rope

rope rope someone into doing something

rope skip rope

ropes know the ropes

ropes learn the ropes

ropes show someone the ropes

rose (as) red as a rose

rose red as a rose

roses come up smelling like roses

roses Everything’s coming up roses

roses a bed of roses

rote learn something by rote

rotten rotten to the core

rough get a rough idea (about something)

rough get a rough idea (of something)

rough give someone a rough idea (about something)

rough give someone a rough idea (of something)

rough have a rough time (of it)

rough rough-and-ready

rough rough-and-tumble

rough rough it

rough rough someone up

rough when the going gets rough

rough a diamond in the rough

roughshod ride roughshod over someone or something

round (all) year round

round in round figures

round in round numbers

round round out something

round round something off

round round something up to something

round round the clock

round round-trip ticket

round year round

round a square peg in a round hole

round the other way round

roundabout say something in a roundabout way

roundup head for the last roundup

row get one’s ducks in a row

row kick up a row

row tough row to hoe

royal the royal treatment

rub rub elbows (with someone)

rub rub off (on someone)

rub rub salt in the wound

rub rub shoulders with someone

rub rub someone’s nose in it

rub rub someone out

rub rub someone(‘s fur) the wrong way

rub rub something in

rubbish good riddance (to bad rubbish)

Rubicon cross the Rubicon

ruby (as) red as a ruby

ruby red as a ruby

ruffle ruffle its feathers

ruffle ruffle someone’s feathers

rug (as) snug as a bug in a rug

rug pull the rug out (from under someone)

rug snug as a bug in a rug

rug sweep something under the rug

ruin go to rack and ruin

ruin go to wrack and ruin

ruin in ruin

ruin the ruin of someone or something

rule as a (general) rule

rule rule someone or something out

rule rule the roost

rule a rule of thumb

rule the exception that proves the rule

rump rump session

run cut and run

run do something on the run

run dry run

run eat and run

run get a run for one’s money

run give one a run for one’s money

run have a run-in with someone

run have a run of bad luck

run have a run of something

run have one’s luck run out

run hit-and-run

run in the long run

run in the short run

run make a run for it

run make someone’s blood run cold

run run across someone or something

run run a fever

run run afoul of someone or something

run run after someone

run run an errand

run run a risk (of something)

run run (around) in circles

run run around like a chicken with its head cut off

run run around with someone

run run a taut ship

run run a temperature

run run a tight ship

run run circles around someone

run run counter to something

run run for it

run run for one’s life

run run in the family

run run into a stone wall

run run into someone

run run like clockwork

run run low (on something)

run run off at the mouth

run run off with someone or something

run run-of-the-mill

run run out of gas

run run out of patience

run run out of something

run run out of time

run run rampant

run run rings around someone

run run riot

run run scared

run run short (of something)

run run someone or something down

run run someone or something to earth

run run someone in

run run someone ragged

run run something into the ground

run run something up

run run that by (someone) again

run run the gamut

run run the good race

run run the risk (of something)

run run through something

run run to an amount of money

run run to seed

run run wild

runaround get the runaround

runaround give someone the runaround

runningdays running

runningin the running

runningmonths running

runningoff and running

runningoff to a running start

runningout of the running

runningrunning high

runningweeks running

runningyears running

runs Blood runs thicker than water

runs one’s luck runs out

rush fools rush in (where angels fear to tread)

rush give someone the bum’s rush

rush in a mad rush

rush a rush on something

rustle rustle something up

rut in a rut

rut (stuck) in a rut

sackget the sack

sackgive someone the sack

sack hit the sack

sack sack out

sacred sacred cow

sadder sadder but wiser

saddle saddle someone with something

safe play it safe

safe safe and sound

safe to be on the safe side

safe to be safe

safe Your secret is safe with me

safekeeping for safekeeping

safety safety in numbers

sage sage advice

said after all is said and done

said (be) easier said than done

said easier said than done

said no sooner said than done

said when all is said and done

said You said it!

sail sail (right) through something

sail sail under false colors

sail set sail (for somewhere)

sailing clear sailing

sails take the wind out of someone’s sails

saint have the patience of a saint

sake arguing for the sake of arguing

sake arguing for the sake of argument

sake for one’s (own) sake

sake for the sake of someone or something

salad in one’s salad days

salad toss a salad

sale for sale

sale on sale

salt back to the salt mines

salt rub salt in the wound

salt salt something away

salt take something with a grain of salt

salt take something with a pinch of salt

salt worth one’s salt

salt the salt of the earth

same all the same

same amount to the same thing

same at the same time

same by the same token

same cast in the same mold

same come to the same thing

same cut from the same cloth

same in the same boat (as someone)

same in the same breath

same just the same

same Lightning never strikes twice (in the same

place)

same made from the same mold

same not in the same league with someone or something

same one and the same

same same here

same speak the same language

same tarred with the same brush

same the same as someone or something

same the same old story

same the same to you

sanctity odor of sanctity

sand bury one’s head in the sand

sand hide one’s head in the sand

sands the sands of time

sandwich one sandwich short of a picnic

sardines packed (in) like sardines

Save Save it

save save one’s breath

save save (one’s) face

save save someone’s neck

save save someone’s skin

save save something for a rainy day

save save the day

save save up (for something)

save scrimp and save

saved saved by the bell

saved A penny saved is a penny earned

saving saving grace

say before you can say Jack Robinson

say drop in (to say hello)

say get one’s say

say go so far as to say something

say have a say (in something)

say on someone’s say-so

say say a mouthful

say say grace

say say something in a roundabout way

say say something (right) to someone’s face

say say something under one’s breath

say say that something is so

say say the word

say say uncle

say to say nothing of someone or something

say to say the least

say What can I say?

say What do you want me to say?

say You can say that again!

saying goes without saying

scale scale something down

scales tip the scales at something

scapegoat make someone the scapegoat for something

scarce (as) scarce as hens’ teeth

scarce make oneself scarce

scarcely scarcely have time to breathe

scarcer scarcer than hens’ teeth

scare scare one out of one’s wits

scare scare someone or something up

scare scare someone stiff

scare scare someone to death

scare scare the living daylights out of someone

scare scare the wits out of someone

scared run scared

scared scared silly

scared scared stiff

scared scared to death

scared You scared me out of my wits

scared You scared the crap out of me

scared You scared the devil out of me

scared You scared the dickens out of me

scared You scared the hell out of me

scared You scared the pants off (of) me

scene arrive on the scene

scene burst onto the scene

scene come on the scene

scene create a scene

scene make a scene

scene make the scene

scenery a change of scenery

scenes behind the scenes

schedule ahead of schedule

schedule behind schedule

schedule on schedule

schemes the best-laid schemes of mice and men

school from the old school

school of the old school

school school of thought

school tell tales out of school

score have a score to settle (with someone)

score know the score

score settle a score with someone

score settle the score (with someone)

scot get off scot-free

scot go scot-free

scout scout around for someone or something

scrape bow and scrape

scrape have a scrape (with someone or something)

scrape scrape something together

scrape scrape the bottom of the barrel

scratch make something from scratch

scratch not up to scratch

scratch scratch around (for something)

scratch scratch someone’s back

scratch scratch the surface

scratch start from scratch

scratch up to scratch

scratch You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours

scream scream bloody murder

scream so mad I could scream

scream a piercing scream

screw have a screw loose

screw screw around (with someone or something)

screw screw someone or something up

screw screw up one’s courage

screws put the screws on (someone)

scrimp scrimp and save

scrutiny under (close) scrutiny

sea (all) at sea (about something)

sea at sea

sea between the devil and the deep blue sea

sea get one’s sea legs

sea son of a sea biscuit

sea There are plenty of other fish in the sea

sealed signed, sealed, and delivered

seams burst at the seams

seams come apart at the seams

seams fall apart at the seams

seamy the seamy side of life

search in search of someone or something

search search high and low (for someone or something)

search search something with a fine-tooth comb

season in season

season off season

season open season (on someone or something)

season out of season

season silly season

seat by the seat of one’s pants

seat in the driver’s seat

seat in the hot seat

seat on the hot seat

seat show one to one’s seat

seat show someone to a seat

second come off second-best

second get one’s second wind

second get second thoughts about someone or something

second have second thoughts about someone orsomething

second in a split second

second in (just) a second

second in one’s second childhood

second in the second place

second on second thought

second play second fiddle (to someone)

second second nature to someone

second second-rate

second second to none

secretcarry a secret to one’s grave

secretcarry a secret to the grave

secretdo something in secret

secretin secret

secretkeep a secret

secretopen secret

secretYour secret is safe with me

securitylull someone into a false sense of security

securitysecurity against something

see begin to see daylight

see begin to see the light

see can’t see beyond the end of one’s nose

see can’t see one’s hand in front of one’s face

see Long time no see

see not able to see the forest for the trees

see not see any objection (to something)

see not see farther than the end of one’s nose

see not see past the end of one’s nose

see see about something

see see a man about a dog

see see double

see see eye to eye (with someone) (about something)

see see eye to eye (with someone) (on something)

see see fit (to do something)

see see into something

see see no objection (to something)

see see one’s way clear (to do something)

see see red

see see someone as something

see see someone home

see see someone to somewhere

see see someone to the door

see see something through

see see stars

see see the color of someone’s money

see see the (hand)writing on the wall

see see the last of someone or something

see see the light

see see the sights

see see through someone or something

see see (to it) that something is done

see see to someone or something

see see which way the wind is blowing

see wait-and-see attitude

seed go to seed

seed run to seed

seeing seeing is believing

seeing seeing things

seek hide-and-seek

seen have seen better days

seize seize the bull by the horns

seize seize the opportunity

seize seize (up)on something

sell get the hard sell

sell give someone the hard sell

sell sell like hotcakes

sell sell (someone or something) out

sell sell someone or something short

sell sell someone a bill of goods

sell sell someone down the river

sell sell someone on a plan or idea

sell sell something for a song

sell sell something off

sell sell something on credit

send get a big send-off

send give someone a big send-off

send send one about one’s business

send send someone or something up

send send someone into something

send send someone off

send send someone (out) on an errand

send send someone packing

send send someone to the showers

send send someone up the river

send send something C.O.D

send send up a trial balloon

sense horse sense

sense in a sense

sense lull someone into a false sense of security

sense make sense

sense sixth sense

senses come to one’s senses

senses out of one’s senses

senses take leave of one’s senses

separate separate but equal

separate separate the men from the boys

separate separate the sheep from the goats

separation the separation of church and state

serve serve as a guinea pig

serve serve notice (on someone)

serve serve someone’s purpose

serve serve someone right

serve serve time

served First come, first served

service at someone’s service

service be of service (to someone)

service out of service

service pay lip service (to something)

session in session

session rump session

set all set

set (all) set to do something

set at a set time

set dead set against someone or something

set get set

set have one’s heart set against something

set have one’s heart set on something

set not set foot somewhere

set one’s heart is (dead) set against something

set one’s heart is set on something

set set a precedent

set set a trap

set set eyes on someone or something

set set fire to someone or something

set set foot somewhere

set set forth (on something)

set set great store by someone or something

set set in

set set one’s heart against something

set set one’s heart on something

set set one’s sights on something

set set one back on one’s heels

set set sail (for somewhere)

set set someone or something free

set set someone or something off

set set someone or something on fire

set set someone or something straight

set set someone or something up

set set someone’s teeth on edge

set set someone back (some amount of money)

set set someone up (as something)

set set someone up (in business)

set set something down to something

set set something right

set set something straight

set set something to music

set set the ball rolling

set set the stage for something

set set the table

set set the world on fire

set set to do something

set set tongues (a)wagging

set set type

set set upon someone or something

set set up shop somewhere

settle have a score to settle (with someone)

settle settle a score with someone

settle settle down

settle settle for something

settle settle on something

settle settle someone’s affairs

settle settle (something) (out of court)

settle settle the score (with someone)

settle settle up with someone

sevensat sixes and sevens

seventhin seventh heaven

sever sever ties with someone

sew sew something up

sewed get something sewed up

sex the opposite sex

shack shack up (with someone)

shades shades of someone or something

shadow afraid of one’s own shadow

shadow beyond the shadow of a doubt

shadow shadow of itself

shadow shadow of oneself

shake give someone a fair shake

shake more someone or something than one can shake a

stick at

shake shake (hands) on something

shake shake hands (with someone)

shake shake in one’s boots

shake shake someone or something down

shake shake someone or something off

shake shake someone or something up

shake shake something off

shake shake the lead out

shakers movers and shakers

shakes in two shakes of a lamb’s tail

shakes no great shakes

shambles in shambles

shame hide one’s face in shame

shame put someone to shame

Shame Shame on someone

shame a crying shame

shank’s by shank’s mare

shank’s go (somewhere) by shank’s mare

shape in good shape

shape in shape

shape lick something into shape

shape out of shape

shape shape someone up

shape shape up

shape take shape

shape whip something into shape

share one’s fair share

share share and share alike

share share someone’s pain

share share someone’s sorrow

share the lion’s share (of something)

sharing Thank you for sharing

sharp (as) sharp as a razor

sharp (as) sharp as a tack

sharp at some time sharp

sharp sharp as a razor

sharp sharp as a tack

shave have a close shave

she That’s all she wrote

shed shed crocodile tears

shed shed (some) light on something

sheep separate the sheep from the goats

sheep the black sheep of the family

sheep’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing

sheet (as) white as a sheet

sheet white as a sheet

sheets three sheets to the wind

shell come out of one’s shell

shell shell something out

shellacking get a shellacking

shellacking give someone a shellacking

shellacking take a shellacking

shift shift for oneself

shine rain or shine

shine Rise and shine!

shine shine up to someone

shine take a shine to someone or something

ship desert a sinking ship

ship leave a sinking ship

ship run a taut ship

ship run a tight ship

ship Shape up or ship out

shipping shipping and handling

ships ships that pass in the night

shirk shirk one’s duty

shirt give someone the shirt off one’s back

shirt Keep your shirt on!

shirt lose one’s shirt

shock get the shock of one’s life

shoe (as) comfortable as an old shoe

shoe (as) common as an old shoe

shoe comfortable as an old shoe

shoe common as an old shoe

shoe drop the other shoe

shoe have the shoe on the other foot

shoe If the shoe fits, wear it

shoe The shoe is on the other foot

shoes fill someone’s shoes

shoes in someone else’s shoes

shoes put oneself in someone else’s shoes

shoes step into someone’s shoes

shoestring get along (on a shoestring)

shoestring on a shoestring

shook shook up

shoot shoot for something

shoot shoot from the hip

shoot shoot one’s mouth off

shoot shoot something out

shoot shoot the breeze

shoot shoot the bull

shoot shoot the works

shooting the whole shooting match

shop close up shop

shop set up shop somewhere

shop shop around (for something)

shop talk shop

shop a bull in a china shop

shopping go window-shopping

shopping window-shopping

shortcaught short

shortend up with the short end of the stick

shortfall short (of something)

shortfor short

shortget the short end of the stick

shortin short

shortin the short run

shortlife is too short

shortlong and (the) short of it

shortmake a long story short

shortmake short work of someone or something

shortnothing short of something

shortone sandwich short of a picnic

shortover the short haul

shortrun short (of something)

shortsell someone or something short

shortshort and sweet

shortshort for something

shortshort of something

shortstop short of doing something

shortTake a long walk off a short pier

shorta few cards short of a deck

shot (all) shot to hell

shot give something a shot

shot give something one’s best shot

shot have a shot at something

shot not by a long shot

shot off like a shot

shot shot through with something

shot shot to hell

shot take a shot at something

shot a shot in the arm

shot a shot in the dark

shotgun a shotgun wedding

shots call the shots

should should have stood in bed

shoulder get the cold shoulder

shoulder give someone the cold shoulder

shoulder have a chip on one’s shoulder

shoulder put one’s shoulder to the wheel

shoulder shoulder to shoulder

shoulder straight from the shoulder

shoulders carry the weight of the world on one’s

shoulders

shoulders have a good head on one’s shoulders

shoulders have broad shoulders

shoulders head and shoulders above someone or

something

shoulders on someone’s shoulders

shoulders rub shoulders with someone

shouting all over but the shouting

shouting within shouting distance

shove if push comes to shove

shove shove one’s way somewhere

shove shove someone or something down someone’s throat

shove when push comes to shove

shovel put someone to bed with a shovel

show by a show of hands

show dog and pony show

show get the show on the road

show goes to show you

show let one’s emotions show

show make a great show of something

show not show one’s face

show show-and-tell

show show good faith

show show off

show show one’s hand

show show one’s (true) colors

show show one to one’s seat

show show signs of something

show show someone or something off

show show someone the ropes

show show someone to a seat

show show someone (to) the door

show show someone up

show show something to good advantage

show steal the show

show a show of hands

shower take a shower

showers risk of showers

showers send someone to the showers

shuffle shuffle off this mortal coil

shut keep one’s mouth shut (about someone or something)

shut Put up or shut up!

shut shut someone up

shut shut something down

shut shut the door on someone or something

shut an open-and-shut case

shuttle shuttle someone or something from person toperson

shuttle shuttle someone or something from place to place

shy shy away (from someone or something)

shy two bricks shy of a load

shy a few cards shy of a full deck

sick (as) sick as a dog

sick be sick

sick get sick

sick make someone sick

sick sick and tired of someone or something

sick sick as a dog

sick sick in bed

sick take sick

side from side to side

side get on the good side of someone

side get out of the wrong side of the bed

side get up on the wrong side of the bed

side know which side one’s bread is buttered on

side laugh out of the other side of one’s mouth

side off to one side

side right side up

side side against someone

side side with someone

side to be on the safe side

side a thorn in someone’s side

side the other side of the tracks

side the seamy side of life

side the wrong side of the tracks

sides choose up sides

sides split one’s sides (with laughter)

sides take sides

sidetracked get sidetracked

sight buy something sight unseen

sight can’t stand (the sight of) someone or something

sight catch sight of someone or something

sight in sight

sight know someone by sight

sight love at first sight

sight out of sight

sight sight for sore eyes

sightshave one’s sights trained on something

sightslower one’s sights

sightsraise one’s sights

sightssee the sights

sightsset one’s sights on something

sightstrain one’s sights on something

sign get the high sign

sign give someone the high sign

sign sign one’s own death warrant

sign sign on the dotted line

sign sign on (with someone)

sign a sign of things to come

signal signal (to) someone to do something

signed signed, sealed, and delivered

signsshow signs of something

silent (as) silent as the dead

silent (as) silent as the grave

silent silent as the dead

silent silent as the grave

silk (as) smooth as silk

silk (as) soft as silk

silk make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

silk smooth as silk

silk soft as silk

silly (as) silly as a goose

silly bored silly

silly scared silly

silly silly as a goose

silly silly season

silver born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth

silver cross someone’s palm with silver

silver Every cloud has a silver lining

simmer simmer down

simple plain and simple

simple pure and simple

sin (as) ugly as sin

sin ugly as sin

since since time immemorial

since the greatest thing since sliced bread

sing sing a different tune

sing sing another tune

sing sing someone’s praises

single (in) single file

single single file

sink everything but the kitchen sink

sink sink in

sink sink one’s teeth into something

sink sink or swim

sinker swallow something, hook, line, and sinker

sinking desert a sinking ship

sinking leave a sinking ship

sit sit around (somewhere)

sit sit at someone’s feet

sit sit back and let something happen

sit sit bolt upright

sit sit (idly) by

sit sit in for someone

sit sit in (on something)

sit sit on its hands

sit sit on one’s hands

sit sit on someone or something

sit sit on the fence

sit sit something out

sit sit through something

sit sit tight

sit sit up and take notice

sit sit up with someone

sit sit with someone

sitting at a sitting

sitting like a sitting duck

sitting like sitting ducks

sitting sitting on a powder keg

sitting (sitting) on top of the world

sitting sitting pretty

sitting a sitting duck

sitting a sitting target

situation no-win situation

situation the reality of the situation

six deep-six someone or something

six six of one and half a dozen of the other

sixes at sixes and sevens

sixth sixth sense

size beat someone down (to size)

size cut someone down (to size)

size knock someone down (to size)

size pick on somebody your own size

size pick on someone your own size

size size someone or something up

size take someone down (to size)

size That’s about the size of it

skateskate on thin ice

skates (as) awkward as a cow on roller skates

skates awkward as a cow on roller skates

skeleton a skeleton in the closet

sketch a thumbnail sketch

skids hit the skids

skids put the skids on (something)

skies praise someone or something to the skies

skillet (as) black as a skillet

skillet (as) busy as popcorn on a skillet

skillet black as a skillet

skillet busy as popcorn on a skillet

skin (all) skin and bones

skin Beauty is only skin-deep

skin by the skin of one’s teeth

skin get under someone’s skin

skin give someone some skin

skin jump out of one’s skin

skin no skin off someone’s nose

skin no skin off someone’s teeth

skin nothing but skin and bones

skin save someone’s skin

skin skin and bones

skin skin someone alive

skin soaked to the skin

skin There’s more than one way to skin a cat

skinnedthick-skinned

skinnedthin-skinned

skipskip bail

skipskip out (on someone or something)

skipskip rope

skipa hop, skip, and a jump

skips one’s heart skips a beat

skittles (all) beer and skittles

skittles beer and skittles

skull get something through someone’s thick skull

skunk (as) drunk as a skunk

skunk drunk as a skunk

sky (as) high as the sky

sky go sky-high

sky out of a clear blue sky

sky pie in the sky

sky reach for the sky

sky’s The sky’s the limit

slack slack off

slap get a slap on the wrist

slap give someone a slap on the wrist

slap slap someone’s wrist

slap slap someone down

slap slap someone on the wrist

slap slap something together

slap a slap in the face

slate start (off) with a clean slate

slate start (over) with a clean slate

slate wipe someone’s slate clean

slated slated for something

slated slated to do something

slaughter like lambs to the slaughter

slave a slave to something

sleep drop off (to sleep)

sleep lose sleep (over someone or something)

sleep lull someone to sleep

sleep not sleep a wink

sleep put someone or something to sleep

sleep sleep in

sleep sleep like a baby

sleep sleep like a log

sleep sleep on something

sleep sleep something off

sleep sleep with someone

sleeping Let sleeping dogs lie

sleeve have an ace up one’s sleeve

sleeve have one’s heart on one’s sleeve

sleeve have something up one’s sleeve

sleeve laugh up one’s sleeve

sleeve wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve

sleeves roll one’s sleeves up

slice a slice of the cake

sliced the greatest thing since sliced bread

slick (as) slick as a whistle

slick slick as a whistle

slide let something slide

slide let things slide

slip get the slip

slip give someone the slip

slip let something slip by

slip let something slip (out)

slip let the chance slip by

slip slip away

slip slip off

slip slip one’s mind

slip slip out

slip slip through someone’s fingers

slip slip up

slip a slip of the tongue

slippery (as) slippery as an eel

slippery slippery as an eel

slow (as) slow as molasses in January

Slow Slow and steady wins the race

slow slow as molasses in January

slow slow going

slow slow on the draw

slow slow on the uptake

slow slow someone or something down

slow slow someone or something up

slow take it slow

slower slower and slower

slower slower than molasses in January

slowly slow(ly) but sure(ly)

sly (as) sly as a fox

sly do something on the sly

sly sly as a fox

smack smack-dab in the middle

small engage in small talk

small small fry

small small hours (of the night)

small small-time

small thankful for small blessings

small a big frog in a small pond

small the small print

smart You think you’re so smart!

smear smear campaign (against someone)

smell smell a rat

smell smell to high heaven

smelling come up smelling like roses

smile crack a smile

smile smile on someone or something

smithereens blow someone or something to smithereens

smoke go up in smoke

smoke have a smoke

smoke Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

smoke smoke and mirrors

smoke smoke someone or something out

smoke Where there’s smoke there’s fire

smooth (as) smooth as glass

smooth (as) smooth as silk

smooth smooth as glass

smooth smooth as silk

smooth smooth something out

smooth smooth something over

snag hit a snag

snail’s at a snail’s pace

snakea snake in the grass

snapsnap at someone

snapsnap out of something

snapsnap something up

sneeze nothing to sneeze at

sniff sniff someone or something out

snit in a snit

snow (as) pure as the driven snow

snow (as) white as the driven snow

snow do a snow job on someone

snow pure as the driven snow

snow white as the driven snow

snowball’s have a snowball’s chance in hell

snuff not up to snuff

snuff up to snuff

snug (as) snug as a bug in a rug

snug snug as a bug in a rug

so able to take just so much

so and so forth

so and so on

so bear in mind that something is so

so be of the persuasion that something is so

so be so

so do so

so go so far as to say something

so (have) never had it so good

so have so

so if so

so in so many words

so just so

so my gut tells me (that) something is so

so never had it so good

so on someone’s say-so

so provided that something is so

so say that something is so

so so-and-so

So So be it

so so clean you could eat off the floor

so so far as anyone knows

so so far as possible

so so far as someone or something is concerned

so so far as something is concerned

So So far, so good

So So it goes

so so long

so so mad I could scream

so so much for someone or something

so so much the better

so so quiet you could hear a pin drop

so so-so

so so soon

so so still you could hear a pin drop

so so to speak

so turn out (that) something is so

so without so much as doing something

so You think you’re so smart!

soaked soaked to the skin

sober (as) sober as a judge

sober sober as a judge

society pay one’s debt (to society)

sock sock something away

soft (as) soft as a baby’s bottom

soft (as) soft as down

soft (as) soft as silk

soft (as) soft as velvet

soft have a soft spot in one’s heart for someone or

something

soft soft as a baby’s bottom

soft soft as down

soft soft as silk

soft soft as velvet

soil soil one’s diaper(s)

soil soil one’s hands

sold sold out

solid (as) solid as a rock

solid solid as a rock

Solomon (as) wise as Solomon

Solomon wise as Solomon

some and then some

some at some length

some catch some Zs

some cause (some) eyebrows to raise

some cause (some) tongues to wag

some dig some dirt up on someone

some drum some business up

some give birth to someone or some creature

some give someone some skin

some in some respects

some It takes (some) getting used to

some knock some heads together

some put out (some) feelers

some put some teeth into something

some raise some eyebrows

some shed (some) light on something

some (some) new blood

some throw (some) light on something

some to some extent

some use some elbow grease

some a match for someone, something, or some creature

somebody pick on somebody your own size

somehow carry on somehow

someone make someone sick

someone pick on someone your own size

someone’s get out of someone’s way

something have something in mind

something have something to do with something

something have something up one’s sleeve

something pull something on someone

something something else

something something of the sort

something something or other

something something to that effect

something’s something’s up

sometime date back (to sometime)

somewhere (somewhere) in the neighborhood of anamount

somewhere somewhere to hang (up) one’s hat

somewhere stranger to something or somewhere

son son of a bitch

son son of a gun

son son of a sea biscuit

song buy something for a song

song go into one’s song and dance (about something)

song sell something for a song

song someone’s swan song

soon as soon as

soon (as) soon as possible

soon had (just) as soon do something

soon soon as possible

soon so soon

soon would as soon do something

soon A fool and his money are soon parted

sooner had sooner do something

sooner no sooner said than done

sooner sooner or later

sore sight for sore eyes

sore stick out like a sore thumb

sore touch a sore point

sore touch a sore spot

sorrow share someone’s sorrow

sorrows drown one’s sorrows

sorry (I’m) sorry

sorry sorry

sort something of the sort

sort sort of something

sort sort something out

sorts in bad sorts

sorts out of sorts

sought much sought after

soul every living soul

soul heart and soul

soul keep body and soul together

soul not a living soul

soul not tell a (living) soul

soul with all one’s heart and soul

sound (as) sound as a dollar

sound let out some kind of sound

sound safe and sound

sound sound as a dollar

sound sound as if

sound sound like

sound sound off (about something)

sound sound someone out

soup (as) easy as duck soup

soup (as) thick as pea soup

soup easy as duck soup

soup everything from soup to nuts

soup in the soup

soup soup something up

soup thick as pea soup

sour (as) sour as vinegar

sour hit a sour note

sour sour as vinegar

sour strike a sour note

sour sweet and sour

South down South

sow sow one’s wild oats

sow’s make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

space take up space

spaced spaced-out

spade call a spade a spade

spades (as) black as the ace of spades

spades (as) cocky as the king of spades

spades black as the ace of spades

spades cocky as the king of spades

Spain build castles in Spain

span spick-and-span

spare and something to spare

spare have something to spare

spare in one’s spare time

spare not a moment to spare

spare spare someone something

spare without a moment to spare

spare with something to spare

spaz have a spaz

speak Actions speak louder than words

speak nothing to speak of

speak so to speak

speak speak for itself

speak speak for themselves

speak speak highly of someone or something

speak speak ill of someone

speak speak off the cuff

speak speak of the devil

speak speak one’s mind

speak speak out of turn

speak speak out (on something)

speak speak the same language

speak speak up

speak speak with a forked tongue

speaking on speaking terms (with someone)

speaks know whereof one speaks

specific right at a specific time

speed at full speed

spell spell something out

spell spell trouble

spend tax-and-spend

spice Variety is the spice of life

spick spick-and-span

spill spill the beans

spill take a spill

spilled cry over spilled milk

spin make someone’s head spin

spin put a spin on something

spin spin a yarn

spin spin one’s wheels

spin spin something off

spindle fold, spindle, or mutilate

spirits in good spirits

spit be the spit and image of someone

spit spit (something) up

spite cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face

spite in spite of someone or something

spite out of spite

spitting be the spitting image of someone

spleen vent one’s spleen

split in a split second

split split hairs

split split one’s sides (with laughter)

split split people up

split split something fifty-fifty

split split the difference

split split up

split vote a split ticket

splurge on a splurge

spoil Too many cooks spoil the broth

spoil Too many cooks spoil the stew

spoils To the victors belong the spoils

spoken spoken for

sponge throw in the sponge

spook spook someone or something

spoon born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth

spoon spoon-feed someone

sporting a sporting chance

spothave a soft spot in one’s heart for someone orsomething

spothit the spot

spotin a (tight) spot

spotJohnny-on-the-spot

spoton the spot

spotput someone on the spot

spotrooted to the spot

spottouch a sore spot

spotX marks the spot

spotlight in the spotlight

spotlight steal the spotlight

spots hit the high spots

spout spout off (about someone or something)

spreadspread it on thick

spreadspread like wildfire

spreadspread oneself too thin

spring no spring chicken

spring spring for something

spring spring something on someone

spruce spruce someone or something up

spur on the spur of the moment

square back to square one

square do something fair and square

square fair and square

square square accounts (with someone)

square square deal

square square meal

square square off (for something)

square square someone or something away

square square up to someone or something

square square up with someone

square a square peg in a round hole

squared squared away

squeak squeak by (someone or something)

squeeze put the squeeze on (someone)

squirrel squirrel something away

stab stab someone in the back

stab take a stab at something

stack (as) black as a stack of black cats

stack black as a stack of black cats

stack blow one’s stack

stack stack something up

stack stack the cards (against someone or something)

stack stack the deck (against someone or something)

stack swear on a stack of Bibles

stacked have the cards stacked against one

stacked have the deck stacked against one

stacked the cards are stacked against one

stag go stag

stage at this stage

stage in a stage whisper

stage set the stage for something

stake at stake

stake burn someone at the stake

stake stake a claim (to something)

stakes pull up stakes

stall stall someone or something off

stamp stamp someone or something out

stamping one’s old stamping ground

stand can’t stand (the sight of) someone or something

stand do not have a leg to stand on

stand have one’s heart stand still

stand make someone’s hair stand on end

stand more than one can stand

stand one-night stand

stand stand a chance

stand stand and deliver

stand stand behind someone or something

stand stand by

stand stand corrected

stand stand for something

stand stand in awe (of someone or something)

stand stand (in) back of someone or something

stand stand in (for someone)

stand stand in someone’s way

stand stand on ceremony

stand stand one’s ground

stand stand on one’s own two feet

stand stand out

stand stand over someone

stand stand pat

stand stand someone in good stead

stand stand someone to a treat

stand stand someone up

stand stand still for something

stand stand to reason

stand stand up and be counted

stand take a stand (against someone or something)

stand take the stand

standards measure up to someone’s standards

standby on standby

standing able to do something standing on one’s head

standing a standing joke

stands It (only) stands to reason

stands know where someone stands (on someone orsomething)

stands one’s heart stands still

standstill come to a standstill

starch take the starch out of someone

stare stare someone in the face

stark stark raving mad

stars get stars in one’s eyes

stars see stars

stars thank one’s lucky stars

start be off to a bad start

start from start to finish

start get a head start (on someone or something)

start get a start

start get off to a bad start

start get off to a flying start

start get one’s start

start give someone a head start (on someone or something)

start give someone a start

start jolt to a start

start off to a running start

start start from scratch

start start off on the wrong foot

start start (off) with a clean slate

start start (over) with a clean slate

start start someone in (as something)

start start someone out (as something)

start start something

start start the ball rolling

starters for starters

starts by fits and starts

state in a (constant) state of flux

state lie in state

state a fine state of affairs

state a pretty state of affairs

state the separation of church and state

Station (as) busy as Grand Central Station

Station busy as Grand Central Station

stay stay after someone

stay stay in touch (with someone)

stay stay put

staying have no staying power

stead stand someone in good stead

steady (as) steady as a rock

steady go steady (with someone)

steady Slow and steady wins the race

steady steady as a rock

steal steal a base

steal steal a march (on someone)

steal steal someone’s thunder

steal steal the show

steal steal the spotlight

steam blow off steam

steam full steam ahead

steam let off steam

steam under one’s own steam

steamed steamed up

steaming steaming (mad)

steel (as) true as steel

steel have a mind like a steel trap

steel true as steel

steer give someone a bum steer

steer steer clear (of someone or something)

stem from stem to stern

step in step (with someone or something)

step out of step (with someone or something)

step step-by-step

step step down (from something)

step step into someone’s shoes

step step in(to the breach)

step step on it

step step on someone’s toes

step step on the gas

step step out of line

step step (right) up

step step something up

step watch one’s step

steps take steps (to prevent something)

stern from stem to stern

steven even steven

stew get (oneself) into a stew (over someone or something)

stew in a stew (about someone or something)

stew stew in one’s own juice

stew Too many cooks spoil the stew

stick end up with the short end of the stick

stick get the short end of the stick

stick have one’s words stick in one’s throat

stick have something stick in one’s craw

stick more someone or something than one can shake a

stick at

stick not hold a stick to someone or something

stick stick around

stick stick by someone or something

Stick Stick ‘em up!

stick stick-in-the-mud

stick stick one’s foot in one’s mouth

stick stick one’s neck out (for someone or something)

stick stick one’s nose in(to something)

stick stick out like a sore thumb

stick stick someone or something up

stick stick someone with someone or something

stick stick something out

stick stick together

stick stick to one’s guns

stick stick to one’s ribs

stick stick up for someone or something

stick stick with someone or something

sticks sticks and stones

sticky have sticky fingers

stiff (as) stiff as a poker

stiff bored stiff

stiff bore someone stiff

stiff keep a stiff upper lip

stiff scared stiff

stiff scare someone stiff

stiff stiff as a poker

still (as) still as death

still have one’s heart stand still

still hold someone or something still

still hold still

still keep someone or something still

still keep still

still one’s heart stands still

still so still you could hear a pin drop

still stand still for something

still still as death

still The jury is still out (on someone or something)

stinkcreate a stink (about something)

stinkmake a stink (about something)

stinkraise a stink (about something)

stinkstink to high heaven

stir cause a stir

stir go stir-crazy

stir stir someone or something up

stir stir up a hornet’s nest

stitches keep someone in stitches

stock have something in stock

stock in stock

stock lock, stock, and barrel

stock not take stock in something

stock out of stock

stock stock up (on something)

stock take no stock in something

stock take stock (of something)

stomach cannot stomach someone or something

stomach can’t stomach someone or something

stomach get butterflies in one’s stomach

stomach give one butterflies in one’s stomach

stomach have eyes bigger than one’s stomach

stomach not able to stomach someone or something

stomach One’s eyes are bigger than one’s stomach

stomach turn someone’s stomach

stone (as) hard as stone

stone cast the first stone

stone hard as stone

stone have a heart of stone

stone kill two birds with one stone

stone leave no stone unturned

stone run into a stone wall

stone A rolling stone gathers no moss

stone’s (just) a stone’s throw away (from something)

stones sticks and stones

stone’s within a stone’s throw (of something)

stone’s a stone’s throw (away) (from something)

stood should have stood in bed

stools fall between two stools

stoop stoop to doing something

stop come to a stop

stop jolt to a stop

stop put a stop to something

stop stop-and-go

stop stop at nothing

stop stop by (somewhere)

stop stop in (somewhere)

stop stop, look, and listen

stop stop off (somewhere)

stop stop over (somewhere)

stop stop short of doing something

stops pull out all the stops

storage in cold storage

storage in storage

store have something in store (for someone)

store mind the store

store set great store by someone or something

storm Any port in a storm

storm kick up a storm

storm take someone or something by storm

storm A storm is brewing

storm the calm before the storm

storm the eye of the storm

storm the lull before the storm

story cock-and-bull story

story make a long story short

story tell its own story

story the same old story

straight (as) straight as an arrow

straight get something straight

straight get the facts straight

straight give it to someone (straight)

straight go straight

straight keep a straight face

straight put something straight

straight set someone or something straight

straight set something straight

straight straight as an arrow

straight (straight) from the horse’s mouth

straight straight from the shoulder

straight vote a straight ticket

straight the straight and narrow

straighten straighten someone or something out

straighten straighten someone or something up

straighten straighten up

stranger stranger to something or somewhere

strapped strapped (for something)

straw be the last straw

straw be the straw that broke the camel’s back

straws clutch at straws

straws draw straws

straws grasp at straws

streak talk a blue streak

stream change horses in the middle of the stream

street down the street

street on easy street

street the man in the street

strength main strength and awkwardness

strength not know one’s own strength

strength on the strength of something

strength a pillar of strength

strength a tower of strength

stretch at a stretch

stretch stretch a point

stretch stretch one’s legs

stretch stretch the point

stretch stretch the truth

strictly (strictly) on the level

strictly (strictly) on the up-and-up

stride hit one’s stride

stride reach one’s stride

stride take something in stride

strike go (out) on strike

strike strike a balance (between two or more things)

strike strike a bargain

strike strike a chord (with someone)

strike strike a happy medium

strike strike a match

strike strike a pose

strike strike a sour note

strike strike home

strike strike it rich

strike strike out

strike strike someone’s fancy

strike strike someone as something

strike strike someone funny

strike strike someone out

strike strike the right note

strike strike up a conversation

strike strike up a friendship

strike strike while the iron is hot

strikes get two strikes against one

strikes have two strikes against one

strikes Lightning never strikes twice (in the sameplace)

string have someone on the string

string string along (with someone)

string string something out

strings control the purse strings

strings pull strings

strings tied to one’s mother’s apron strings

strings with no strings attached

strings without any strings attached

stroke have a stroke

stroke a stroke of luck

strong (as) strong as a horse

strong (as) strong as a lion

strong (as) strong as an ox

strong strong as a horse

strong strong as a lion

strong strong as an ox

strong use strong language

struggle a struggle to the death

strung strung out

stubborn (as) stubborn as a mule

stubborn stubborn as a mule

stuck (stuck) in a rut

stuck stuck in traffic

stuck stuck on someone or something

stuck stuck with someone or something

stuff kid(‘s) stuff

stuff know one’s stuff

stuff stuff and nonsense

stuff stuff the ballot box

stuffing beat the stuffing out of someone

stumble stumble across someone or something

stumble stumble into someone or something

stumble stumble (up)on someone or something

stumbling stumbling block

stunt pull a stunt (on someone)

stupor in a stupor

stylecramp someone’s style

stylego out of style

stylein style

styleout of style

subject change the subject

subject drop the subject

subject off the subject

subject subject to something

subscribe subscribe to something

substance form and substance

substance sum and substance

such as such

such Like it’s such a big deal!

such such and such

such such as

Such Such is life!

suck suck someone in

suck teach one’s grandmother to suck eggs

sucks It sucks

sucks That sucks

sudden all of a sudden

sugar (as) sweet as sugar

sugar sweet as sugar

suggestive suggestive of something

suit follow suit

suit in one’s birthday suit

suit monkey suit

suit suit oneself

suit suit someone to a T

suitcase live out of a suitcase

sum sum and substance

sum sum something up

sun (as) calm as a toad in the sun

sun calm as a toad in the sun

sun under the sun

Sunday in one’s Sunday best

Sunday Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes

Sundays in a month of Sundays

sundry all and sundry

supply in short supply

supply supply and demand

support a pillar of support

supposed supposed to do something

sure (as) sure as death

sure for sure

sure sure as death

sure swift and sure

surely slow(ly) but sure(ly)

surf surf and turf

surface scratch the surface

surgery in surgery

surprise come as no surprise

surprise take someone or something by surprise

surprise take someone by surprise

survival the survival of the fittest

susceptible susceptible to something

suspicion above suspicion

suspicion under a cloud (of suspicion)

swallow swallow one’s pride

swallow swallow something, hook, line, and sinker

swallow a bitter pill to swallow

swallowed look like the cat that swallowed the

canary

swan (as) graceful as a swan

swan graceful as a swan

swan someone’s swan song

swath cut a big swath

swath cut a wide swath

swear swear by someone or something

swear swear on a stack of Bibles

swear swear on one’s mother’s grave

sweat blood, sweat, and tears

sweat break out in a cold sweat

sweat by the sweat of one’s brow

sweat no sweat

sweat sweat blood

sweat sweat something out

sweep (as) black as a sweep

sweep black as a sweep

sweep make a clean sweep

sweep sweep one off one’s feet

sweep sweep out of somewhere

sweep sweep something under the carpet

sweep sweep something under the rug

sweet (as) sweet as honey

sweet (as) sweet as sugar

sweet have a sweet tooth

sweet short and sweet

sweet sweet and low

sweet sweet and sour

sweet sweet as honey

sweet sweet as sugar

sweet sweet nothings

sweet sweet on someone

sweet sweet-talk someone

sweet take the bitter with the sweet

sweetness all sweetness and light

swelled give someone a swelled head

swift (as) swift as an arrow

swift (as) swift as the wind

swift (as) swift as thought

swift swift and sure

swift swift as an arrow

swift swift as the wind

swift swift as thought

swim in the swim of things

swim make someone’s head swim

swim out of the swim of things

swim sink or swim

swim swim against the current

swim swim against the tide

swimming be swimming in something

swine cast (one’s) pearls before swine

swing get into full swing

swing get into the swing of things

swing in full swing

swing not enough room to swing a cat

swing swing into action

swing swing something

switch asleep at the switch

switch bait and switch

swoop at one fell swoop

swoop in one fell swoop

swords cross swords (with someone) (on something)

sympathy extend one’s sympathy (to someone)

sympathy one’s deepest sympathy

system get something out of one’s system

systems all systems (are) go

T done to a T

T fit someone to a T

T suit someone to a T

tab pick up the tab

table clear the table

table coffee-table book

table lay one’s cards on the table

table put one’s cards on the table

table set the table

table table a motion

table under the table

tables turn the tables (on someone)

tabs keep tab(s) (on someone or something)

tack (as) sharp as a tack

tack sharp as a tack

tacks get down to brass tacks

tag tag along

tail Get off someone’s tail!

tail in two shakes of a lamb’s tail

tail with one’s tail between one’s legs

tail the tail wagging the dog

tailed bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

tails can’t make heads or tails (out) of someone or

something

tails heads or tails

tailspin go into a tailspin

take able to take a joke

take able to take just so much

take able to take something

take can take it to the bank

take do a double take

take give-and-take

take Give one an inch, and one will take a mile

take more than one can take

take not take no for an answer

take not take stock in something

take on the take

take sit up and take notice

take take a backseat (to someone)

take take a bath

take take a bow

take take a break

take take a chance

take take a course (in something)

take take a crack at something

take take a dig at someone

take take a dim view of something

take take advantage of someone or something

take take a fancy to someone or something

take take after someone

take take a gander (at someone or something)

take take a hand in something

take take a hard line (with someone)

Take Take a hike!

take take a hint

take take (a)hold of someone or something

take take aim (at someone or something)

take take a leaf out of someone’s book

take take a licking

take take a liking to someone or something

take take a load off one’s feet

Take Take a long walk off a short pier

take take a look (at someone or something)

take take a look for someone or something

take take a nap

take take a new turn

take take an interest (in something)

take take an oath

take take a nosedive

take take a peep

take take a potshot at someone or something

take take a powder

take take a punch at someone

take take a rain check (on something)

take take a risk

take take a shellacking

take take a shine to someone or something

take take a shot at something

take take a shower

take take a spill

take take a stab at something

take take a stand (against someone or something)

take take a toll

take take a try at something

take take attendance

take take a turn for the better

take take a turn for the worse

take take a vacation

Take Take a walk!

take take a whack at someone or something

take take care of someone or something

take take charge (of someone or something)

take take cold

take take digs at someone

take take effect

take take exception (to something)

take take five

take take forty winks

take take (great) pains (to do something)

take take heart

take take heed

take take ill

take take inventory

take take issue (with someone)

take take it away

Take Take it easy

take take it easy (on someone or something)

take take it on the chin

take take it or leave it

take take it slow

take take it to one’s grave

take take it upon oneself to do something

take take it (up)on oneself (to do something)

take take kindly to something

take take leave of one’s senses

take take liberties with someone or something

take take no stock in something

take take note (of something)

take take notice (of something)

take take off

take take one’s break

take take one’s cue from someone

take take one’s death of cold

take take (one’s) leave (of someone)

take take one’s medicine

take take one’s own life

take take one’s time

take take one at one’s word

take take out (after someone or something)

take take out a loan

take take over

take take part (in something)

take take pity (on someone or something)

take take place

take take precedence over someone or something

take take pride in something

take take root

take take shape

take take sick

take take sides

take take someone or something at face value

take take someone or something away

take take someone or something by storm

take take someone or something by surprise

take take someone or something for granted

take take someone or something in

take take someone or something on

take take someone or something out

take take someone or something over

take take someone or something wrong

take take someone’s breath away

take take someone’s part

take take someone’s pulse

take take someone apart

take take someone by surprise

take take someone down a notch (or two)

take take someone down a peg (or two)

take take someone down (to size)

take take someone for a fool

take take someone for an idiot

take take someone for a ride

take take someone for someone or something

take take someone hostage

take take someone in

take take someone to task

take take someone to the cleaners

take take someone under one’s wing(s)

take take someone up on something

take take something

take take steps (to prevent something)

take take stock (of something)

take take the bit between the teeth

take take the bit in one’s teeth

take take the bitter with the sweet

take take the bull by the horns

take take the cake

take take the day off

take take the edge off (something)

take take the initiative (to do something)

take take the law into one’s own hands

take take the liberty of doing something

take take the rap (for someone or something)

take take (the) roll

take take the stand

take take the starch out of someone

take take the trouble (to do something)

take take the wind out of someone’s sails

take take the words out of one’s mouth

take take time off

take take too much on

take take to one’s heels

take take to someone or something

take take turns ((at) doing something)

take take umbrage at something

take take up a collection

take take up arms (against someone or something)

take take up one’s abode somewhere

take take up room

take take up someone’s time

take take up space

take take up time

take take up where one left off

take take up with someone

take You can’t take it with you

taken taken aback

taken taken for dead

takes as a duck takes to water

takes have what it takes

takes It takes (some) getting used to

takes That takes care of that

tale tell its own tale

tales tell tales out of school

talk all talk (and no action)

talk engage in small talk

talk have a heart-to-heart (talk)

talk like to hear oneself talk

talk sweet-talk someone

talk talk a blue streak

talk talk back (to someone)

talk talk big

talk talk down to someone

talk talk in circles

talk talk oneself out

talk talk shop

talk talk someone or something up

talk talk someone’s ear off

talk talk someone’s head off

talk talk someone down

talk talk someone into (doing) something

talk talk someone out of (doing) something

talk talk someone out of something

talk talk something out

talk talk something over

talk talk through one’s hat

talk talk turkey

talk talk until one is blue in the face

talk the talk of somewhere

talked talked out

talking Who do you think you’re talking to?

talks money talks

tamper tamper with something

tan tan someone’s hide

tandem in tandem

tangent go off on a tangent

tape red tape

taper taper off (doing something)

tar beat the tar out of someone

tar tar and feather someone

tar whale the tar out of someone

target on target

target a sitting target

tarred tarred with the same brush

task take someone to task

taste acquire a taste for something

taste get a taste of one’s own medicine

taste have a taste for something

taste in bad taste

taste in poor taste

taste leave a bad taste in someone’s mouth

taste There’s no accounting for taste

taste a taste of something

taste a taste of things to come

tat give someone tit for tat

tatters in tatters

taut run a taut ship

tax tax-and-spend

taxes death and taxes

tea coffee, tea, or milk

tea not someone’s cup of tea

tea tea and crumpets

teach teach one’s grandmother to suck eggs

teach teach someone a lesson

teach You can’t teach an old dog new tricks

teacher’s the teacher’s pet

team team up with someone

teapot a tempest in a teapot

tear tear into someone or something

tear tear off

tear tear one’s hair (out)

tear tear someone or something down

tear tear someone up

tear wear and tear (on something)

tears blood, sweat, and tears

tears bored to tears

tears break (out) in(to) tears

tears burst into tears

tears cry crocodile tears

tears shed crocodile tears

tears That tears it!

tears vale of tears

tee tee someone off

teeth armed to the teeth

teeth (as) scarce as hens’ teeth

teeth by the skin of one’s teeth

teeth cut teeth

teeth fly in the teeth of someone or something

teeth get one’s teeth into something

teeth gnash one’s teeth

teeth grit one’s teeth

teeth lie through one’s teeth

teeth no skin off someone’s teeth

teeth pull someone’s or something’s teeth

teeth put some teeth into something

teeth scarcer than hens’ teeth

teeth set someone’s teeth on edge

teeth sink one’s teeth into something

teeth take the bit between the teeth

teeth take the bit in one’s teeth

teething teething troubles

tell kiss and tell

tell not tell a (living) soul

tell show-and-tell

tell tell its own story

tell tell its own tale

tell tell it to the marines

tell tell one to one’s face

tell tell on someone

tell tell people apart

tell tell someone a thing or two

tell tell someone off

tell tell someone where to get off

tell tell tales out of school

tell tell things apart

tell tell time

tell tell which is which

tell Time will tell

tells my gut tells me (that) something is so

temper hold one’s temper

temper keep one’s temper

temper lose one’s temper

temperature run a temperature

tempest a tempest in a teapot

ten first and ten

ten wouldn’t touch something with a ten-foot pole

tent pitch a tent

tenterhookskeep someone on tenterhooks

terms come to terms with someone or something

terms contradiction in terms

terms in no uncertain terms

terms in terms of something

terms on good terms (with someone)

terms on speaking terms (with someone)

terrible I’m terrible at names

territory come with the territory

territory cover a lot of territory

territory cover the territory

territory unfamiliar territory

test acid test

test litmus test

test put someone or something to the test

testament last will and testament

testament someone’s last will and testament

tether at the end of one’s tether

than Actions speak louder than words

than (be) easier said than done

than better late than never

than bite off more than one can chew

than Blood is thicker than water

than Blood runs thicker than water

than easier said than done

than exchange more than some number of words withsomeone

than Half a loaf is better than none

than have eyes bigger than one’s stomach

than holier-than-thou

than in less than no time

than know better (than to do something)

than less than pleased

than more dead than alive

than more fun than a barrel of monkeys

than more often than not

than more someone or something than one can shake astick at

than more than one can bear

than more than one can stand

than more than one can take

than more than someone bargained for

than more (to something) than meets the eye

than none other than someone

than no sooner said than done

than not see farther than the end of one’s nose

than One’s bark is worse than one’s bite

than One’s eyes are bigger than one’s stomach

than scarcer than hens’ teeth

than slower than molasses in January

than There’s more than one way to skin a cat

than wear more than one hat

thank thank one’s lucky stars

Thank Thank you for sharing

thankful thankful for small blessings

thanks thanks to someone or something

thanks a vote of thanks

that All’s well that ends well

that All that glitters is not gold

that (as) bad as all that

that at that rate

that bad as all that

that bear in mind that something is so

that be of the persuasion that something is so

that be that as it may

that be the straw that broke the camel’s back

that bite the hand that feeds one

that deem that it is necessary

that for that matter

that have a feeling (that)

that have a hunch (that) something will happen

that I’ll drink to that!

that Imagine that!

that in the unlikely event that something happens

that look like the cat that swallowed the canary

that my gut tells me (that) something is so

that or words to that effect

that provided that something is so

that Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

that run that by (someone) again

that say that something is so

that see (to it) that something is done

that ships that pass in the night

that something to that effect

That That ain’t hay

That That does it!

That That makes two of us

that That’s that

That That sucks

That That takes care of that

That That tears it!

that turn out (that) something is so

that words to that effect

that You can say that again!

that a game that two can play

that the exception that proves the rule

that the hair of the dog that bit one

that the powers that be

That’ll That’ll be the day

That’s That’s about the size of it

That’s That’s all for someone

That’s That’s all she wrote

That’s That’s it!

That’s That’s that

That’s That’s the ticket

That’s That’s the way the ball bounces

That’s That’s the way the cookie crumbles

the (as) exciting as watching (the) paint dry

the (as) free as (the) air

the at (the) worst

the be-all and (the) end-all

the call (the) roll

the can’t stand (the sight of) someone or something

the exciting as watching (the) paint dry

the free as (the) air

the get something off (the ground)

the go to (the devil)

the let someone off (the hook)

the long and (the) short of it

the march to (the beat of) a different drummer

the on (the) one hand

the play (the) devil’s advocate

the take (the) roll

The The jig is up

the the be-all and (the) end-all

the the morning after (the night before)

their in their entirety

them have them rolling in the aisles

them pack them in

them They don’t make them like they used to

them up and at them

Them’s Them’s fighting words

themselves by themselves

themselves speak for themselves

then and then some

then (every) now and then

then now and then

then then and there

theory in theory

there hang in there

there here and there

there here, there, and everywhere

there in there pitching

there neither here nor there

there not all there

there over there

there then and there

There There aren’t enough hours in the day

There There are plenty of other fish in the sea

there there is no doing something

There There is trouble brewing

There There, now

There There, there

There There will be the devil to pay

There There you go

there (way) over there

there You got me there

There’s There’s more than one way to skin a cat

There’s There’s no accounting for taste

there’s Where there’s a will there’s a way

there’s Where there’s smoke there’s fire

these one of these days

they count one’s chickens before they hatch

They They don’t make them like they used to

thick (as) thick as pea soup

thick (as) thick as thieves

thick get something into someone’s thick head

thick get something through someone’s thick skull

thick lay it on thick

thick pour it on thick

thick spread it on thick

thick thick and fast

thick thick as pea soup

thick thick as thieves

thick thick-skinned

thick through thick and thin

thickens The plot thickens

thicker Blood is thicker than water

thicker Blood runs thicker than water

thieves (as) thick as thieves

thieves thick as thieves

thin on thin ice

thin out of thin air

thin pull something out of thin air

thin skate on thin ice

thin spread oneself too thin

thin thin on top

thin thin-skinned

thin through thick and thin

thin vanish into thin air

thing amount to the same thing

thing come to the same thing

thing do one’s (own) thing

thing every other person or thing

thing first thing (in the morning)

thing get a thing about someone or something

thing have a good thing going

thing have a thing going (with someone)

thing know a thing or two (about someone or something)

thing not know the first thing about someone or

something

thing not miss a thing

thing One thing leads to another

thing one thing or person after another

thing tell someone a thing or two

thing too much of a good thing

thing A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

thing the greatest thing since sliced bread

thing the in thing (to do)

thing the real thing

thing the very thing

things be all things to all men

things be all things to all people

things first things first

things get into the swing of things

things in the swim of things

things just one of those things

things let things slide

things lots of people or things

things of all things

things other things being equal

things out of the swim of things

things seeing things

Things Things are looking up

things wash a few things out

things a harbinger of things to come

things a number of things or people

things a portent of things to come

things a sign of things to come

things a taste of things to come

think come to think of it

think get another think coming

think hardly have time to think

think think a great deal of someone or something

think think a lot of someone or something

think think back (on someone or something)

think think better of something

think think highly of someone or something

think think inside the box

think think little of someone or something

think think much of someone or something

think think nothing of someone or something

think think on one’s feet

think think out loud

think think outside the box

think think someone or something fit for something

think think something out

think think something over

think think something up

think think the world of someone or something

think think twice (before doing something)

think Who do you think you’re kidding?

think Who do you think you’re talking to?

think You think you’re so smart!

thinking put one’s thinking cap on

thinking thinking inside the box

thinking thinking outside the box

thinking to someone’s way of thinking

thinking wishful thinking

third get the third degree

third give someone the third degree

thirst a thirst for something

thirsty thirsty for something

this (a little) new to (all) this

this at this juncture

this at this point (in time)

this at this rate

this at this stage

this Don’t let it out of this room

this from this day forward

this from this day on

this I just have this feeling

this in this day and age

this new to (all) this

this not long for this world

this Now hear this!

this out of this world

this shuffle off this mortal coil

This This is it

thither hither and thither

thither hither, thither, and yon

thither thither and yon

Thomas doubting Thomas

thorn a thorn in someone’s side

those just one of those things

Those Those were the days

thou holier-than-thou

thought (as) swift as thought

thought food for thought

thought lose one’s train of thought

thought lost in thought

thought not give it another thought

thought on second thought

thought Perish the thought

thought school of thought

thought someone’s train of thought

thought swift as thought

thought Who would have thought?

thoughts get second thoughts about someone or

something

thoughts have second thoughts about someone or

something

thousand one in a thousand

thrash thrash something out

thread hang by a thread

thread thread (one’s way) through something

three (as) phony as a three-dollar bill

three (as) queer as a three-dollar bill

three like a three-ring circus

three phony as a three-dollar bill

three queer as a three-dollar bill

three three sheets to the wind

three’s Two’s company(, three’s a crowd)

thrill thrill someone to death

thrill thrill someone to pieces

thrilled thrilled to death

thrilled thrilled to pieces

throat cut one’s (own) throat

throat force someone or something down someone’s throat

throat get a frog in one’s throat

throat get a lump in one’s throat

throat have a frog in one’s throat

throat have one’s words stick in one’s throat

throat jump down someone’s throat

throat ram someone or something down someone’s throat

throat shove someone or something down someone’s throat

throne the power behind the throne

through break through (something)

through carry through (on something)

through come through

through fall through

through follow through (on something)

through get something through someone’s thick skull

through get through something

through get through (to someone)

through get through with something

through go right through someone

through go through

through have been through the mill

through jump through a hoop

through jump through hoops

through leaf through something

through lie through one’s teeth

through live through something

through make one’s way through something

through pass through someone’s mind

through pay through the nose (for something)

through pick one’s way through something

through plow through something

through pull someone through (something)

through pull through

through put one through one’s paces

through put someone through the wringer

through put something through its paces

through read something through

through run through something

through sail (right) through something

through see something through

through see through someone or something

through shot through with something

through sit through something

through slip through someone’s fingers

through talk through one’s hat

through thread (one’s way) through something

through through and through

through through hell and high water

through through thick and thin

through thumb through something

through work one’s way through college

through work through channels

throw (just) a stone’s throw away (from something)

throw throw a fit

throw throw a monkey wrench into the works

throw throw a party (for someone)

throw throw caution to the wind

throw throw cold water on something

throw throw down the gauntlet

throw throw good money after bad

throw throw in the sponge

throw throw in the towel

throw throw oneself at someone’s feet

throw throw oneself at someone

throw throw oneself at the mercy of the court

throw throw oneself on the mercy of the court

throw throw one’s hands up in despair

throw throw one’s hands up in horror

throw throw one’s voice

throw throw one’s weight around

throw throw (some) light on something

throw throw someone

throw throw something into the bargain

throw throw something together

throw throw (something) up

throw throw something up to someone

throw throw the baby out with the bath(water)

throw throw the book at someone

throw within a stone’s throw (of something)

throw a stone’s throw (away) (from something)

thrust thrust and parry

thumb get someone under one’s thumb

thumb have a green thumb

thumb stick out like a sore thumb

thumb thumb a ride

thumb thumb one’s nose at someone or something

thumb thumb through something

thumb a rule of thumb

thumbnail a thumbnail sketch

thumbs all thumbs

thumbs thumbs down on someone or something

thumbs thumbs up on someone or something

thumbs turn thumbs down (on someone or something)

thumbs turn thumbs up (on someone or something)

thumbs twiddle one’s thumbs

thunder steal someone’s thunder

thunder thunder

thunderstorms risk of thunder(storms)

tick (as) full as a tick

tick (as) tight as a tick

tick full as a tick

tick tight as a tick

tick what makes someone tick

tick what makes something tick

ticket round-trip ticket

ticket That’s the ticket

ticket vote a split ticket

ticket vote a straight ticket

tickle tickle someone’s fancy

tickle tickle someone pink

tickle tickle someone to death

tickled tickled pink

tickled tickled to death

tide swim against the tide

tide tide someone over

tide turn the tide

tie coat and tie

tie tie into something

tie tie someone or something up

tie tie someone’s hands

tie tie someone down

tie tie someone (up) in knots

tie tie the knot

tie tie traffic up

tied fit to be tied

tied have one’s hands tied

tied tied down

tied tied to one’s mother’s apron strings

tied tied up

tied with both hands tied behind one’s back

tied with one hand tied behind one’s back

ties sever ties with someone

tight (as) tight as a drum

tight (as) tight as a tick

tight (as) tight as Dick’s hatband

tight in a (tight) spot

tight keep a tight rein on someone or something

tight run a tight ship

tight sit tight

tight tight as a drum

tight tight as a tick

tight tight as Dick’s hatband

tighten tighten one’s belt

tightfisted tightfisted (with money)

tightrope walk a tightrope

till have one’s hand in the till

till It’s not over till it’s over

till till all hours (of the day and night)

till till the cows come home

tilt at full tilt

tilt tilt at windmills

time ahead of one’s time

time ahead of time

time all in good time

time all the time

time at a set time

time at the appointed time

time at the present time

time at the same time

time at this point (in time)

time bide one’s time

time every time one turns around

time fight against time

time for the time being

time from time to time

time get time off

time get time to catch one’s breath

time Give it time

time give someone a hard time

time hardly have time to breathe

time hardly have time to think

time have a hard time

time have a rough time (of it)

time have a whale of a time

time have the time of one’s life

time in due time

time in good time

time in less than no time

time in no time (at all)

time in one’s spare time

time in the course of time

time in the nick of time

time in the right place at the right time

time in the (very) nick of time

time in the wrong place at the wrong time

time in time

time invest someone’s time in something

time It’s about time!

time It’s high time!

time keep good time

time keep time

time kill time

time live on borrowed time

time Long time no see

time make good time

time make time (for someone or something)

time make time (with someone)

time make up for lost time

time many is the time

time not able to call one’s time one’s own

time not give someone the time of day

time once upon a time

time one at a time

time on one’s own time

time on time

time out of time (with someone or something)

time pass the time

time pressed for time

time race against time

time right at a specific time

time right on time

time run out of time

time scarcely have time to breathe

time serve time

time since time immemorial

time small-time

time take one’s time

time take time off

time take up someone’s time

time take up time

time tell time

time time after time

time time and (time) again

time time flies

Time Time is money

Time Time is up

time time off

time time out

time time to catch one’s breath

time time was (when)

Time Time will tell

time two-time someone

time when the time is ripe

time while away the time

time the sands of time

time the time is ripe

times at all times

times at times

times behind the times

times even in the best of times

times in times past

times keep up (with the times)

tin (as) busy as a cat on a hot tin roof

tin busy as a cat on a hot tin roof

tip from tip to toe

tip have something on the tip of one’s tongue

tip on the tip of one’s tongue

tip tip someone off

tip tip the scales at something

tiptoe on tiptoe

tired sick and tired of someone or something

tit (as) cold as a witch’s tit

tit cold as a witch’s tit

tit give someone tit for tat

tits tits and ass

tizzy in a tizzy

to able to breathe (easily) again

to able to breathe (freely) again

to able to do something blindfolded

to able to do something standing on one’s head

to able to do something with one’s eyes closed

to able to fog a mirror

to able to make something

to able to take a joke

to able to take just so much

to able to take something

to according to all accounts

to according to Hoyle

to according to one’s own lights

to according to someone or something

to according to something

to accustomed to someone or something

to acknowledge someone to be right

to add fuel to the fire

to add fuel to the flame

to add insult to injury

to add up (to something)

to aim to do something

to (a little) new to (all) this

to (all) set to do something

to (all) shot to hell

to all the same (to someone)

to all to the good

to amount to something

to amount to the same thing

to and something to spare

to angry enough to chew nails

to answer to someone

to armed to the teeth

to arrange to do something with someone

to as a duck takes to water

to as to someone or something

to attached to someone or something

to back-to-back

to back to square one

to back to the drawing board

to back to the salt mines

to be all things to all men

to be all things to all people

to beat a path to someone’s door

to beat one’s brains out (to do something)

to beat someone down (to size)

to beat someone to the draw

to beat someone to the punch

to becoming to someone

to begin to see daylight

to begin to see the light

to beg to differ (with someone)

to bend over backwards (to do something)

to be off to a bad start

to be of service (to someone)

to be reluctant to do something

to be to do something

to be used to doing something

to be used to something

to bid adieu to someone or something

to blow someone or something to smithereens

to boil down to something

to bored to death

to bored to distraction

to bored to tears

to bore someone to death

to bound to (do something)

to break one’s back (to do something)

to break one’s neck (to do something)

to break something to pieces

to break something to someone

to break the news (to someone)

to bring someone or something up to date

to bring someone to

to bring someone up to date (on someone or something)

to bring something home to someone

to bring something to a head

to bring something to light

to bring something to someone’s attention

to buckle down (to something)

to build something to order

to build up to something

to burned to a cinder

to burn someone or something to a crisp

to bust a gut (to do something)

to buy something to go

to call out (to someone)

to call the meeting to order

to can take it to the bank

to can’t hold a candle to someone

to can’t wait (for something to happen)

to can’t wait (to do something)

to carry a secret to one’s grave

to carry a secret to the grave

to carry coals to Newcastle

to catch on (to someone or something)

to catch up (to someone or something)

to cause (some) eyebrows to raise

to cause (some) tongues to wag

to cave in (to someone or something)

to chalk something up to something

to chilled to the bone

to close one’s eyes to something

to close to home

to close to someone

to coast-to-coast

to come down to earth

to come down to something

to come home (to roost)

to come home to someone

to come to

to commit something to memory

to contrary to something

to cook something to perfection

to cozy up (to someone)

to cross a bridge before one comes to it

to cross a bridge when one comes to it

to cross one’s heart (and hope to die)

to cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face

to cut out to be something

to cut someone or something to the bone

to cut someone down (to size)

to cut someone to the quick

to cut to the chase

to dance to another tune

to dare someone (to do something)

to date back (to sometime)

to day-to-day

to dead to the world

to deem it (to be) necessary

to down to the last detail

to down to the wire

to draw something to a close

to draw to a close

to dressed to kill

to dressed to the nines

to drink to excess

to drive someone to the wall

to drop in (to say hello)

to drop off (to sleep)

to duty bound (to do something)

to everything from soup to nuts

to extend credit (to someone)

to extend one’s sympathy (to someone)

to far be it from me to do something

to fed up (to somewhere) (with someone or something)

to feel free (to do something)

to feel it beneath one (to do something)

to feel up to something

to filled to the brim

to find it in one’s heart (to do something)

to fit someone to a T

to fit to be tied

to fit to kill

to fools rush in (where angels fear to tread)

to force someone to the wall

to for the odds to be against one

to frightened to death

to frighten someone to death

to from dawn to dusk

to from day to day

to from door to door

to from hand to hand

to from head to toe

to from pillar to post

to from rags to riches

to from side to side

to from start to finish

to from stem to stern

to from the cradle to the grave

to from time to time

to from tip to toe

to from top to bottom

to gear something to someone or something

to generous to a fault

to get around to doing something

to get (around) to something

to get back (to someone)

to get close (to someone or something)

to get down to brass tacks

to get down to business

to get down to cases

to get down to something

to get down to the facts

to get down to the nitty-gritty

to get down to work

to get off to a bad start