| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| sure as shit |
certain to happen, predictable, a foregone conclusion
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Robert will come, sure as shit. He comes every day.
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| sure bet |
(See a sure bet)
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| sure thing |
(See a sure thing)
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| surf the Net |
survey the Internet or global computer network
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Olga is surfing the Net again - looking for a boy in the US.
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| swallow that |
believe that, buy that, eat that
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He said the company is bankrupt, but don't swallow that!
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| swallow your pride |
do not let your pride stop you, control your pride
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Swallow your pride. Accept the offer to return to your old job.
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| swear by |
believe in a product and say that it is good
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Joel swears by Chrysler cars. He's driven a Dodge for years.
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| swear like a sailor |
use vulgar language, use four-letter words, the air was blue
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Grace won't take her boyfriend to church because he swears like a sailor.
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| swear off |
quit using, abstain from
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Zack has sworn off beer until Christmas. He's quit completely.
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| sweat bullets |
worry, be very concerned or afraid or nervous
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I was sweating bullets when I heard your plane went down.
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