| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| sicker than a dog |
very, very sick; as sick as a parrot
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He wants to go and play hockey, and he's sicker 'n a dog!
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| sicko |
weird person, pervert, psycho, scumbag
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"Who would pour ketchup all over my car?" "Oh, some sicko, I guess."
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| side by side |
standing/walking beside, shoulder to shoulder
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The children were standing side by side on the stairs.
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| sight for sore eyes |
(See a sight for sore eyes)
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| sign in |
sign your name to show you are in the building
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Be sure to sign in. We want to know that you are safe inside.
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| sign off |
say goodbye, close, stop writing or talking
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"I'll sign off now, but I'll write again soon. With love, Kim."
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| sign out |
sign your name to borrow something, on loan
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If you want to sign out a book you will need a library card.
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| sign up |
sign the list, enrol, enlist
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"Did you sign up for lessons?" "Yes. My name is on the list."
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| silence is golden |
silence is wonderful, silence is peaceful
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After a day of teaching grade two students, silence is golden.
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| silkhead |
bald person, chromedome
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If you were a silkhead, would you wear a toupee?
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