| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a steal |
a bargain; purchased for a very low price
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How much did I pay for my new coat? Very little. It was a steal.
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| a stiff upper lip |
(See keep a stiff upper lip)
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| a stitch in time saves nine |
a small repair may prevent a large repair
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I believe in maintenance. A stitch in time saves nine.
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| a stitch of clothes |
(See didn't have a stitch of clothes on)
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| a stone's throw |
a short distance, 25 metres
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A deer came into the yard, just a stone's throw from our door.
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| a sucker for punishment |
one who allows himself to be hurt or blamed
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If I accept blame for a team loss, I'm a sucker for punishment.
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| a suicide pass (hockey) |
a pass behind the player causing him to look back
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Older players always stop when receiving a suicide pass.
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| a sure bet |
certain to win, a good choice to bet on
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The Lions are a sure bet in the final game. They'll win easily.
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| a sure thing |
a predictable result, sure to happen
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For them, success is a sure thing. They plan for success.
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| a sweet tooth |
a need to eat candy, a craving for sugar
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After dinner we'll serve mints. Daddy has a sweet tooth, eh.
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