| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| stone's throw |
(See a stone's throw)
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| stoned |
drugged, natural high on drugs, spaced out, wasted
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If he's stoned, he shouldn't drive. Let's hide his keys.
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| stonewall |
block, prevent, not allow
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The president stonewalled every one of our plans. He said no.
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| stop at nothing |
do anything to succeed, not stop until you win
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The Indians will stop at nothing. They will get a reservation.
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| stop on a dime |
stop very quickly, stop exactly where you wish
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With disk brakes, this car can stop on a dime. See?
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| stop you cold |
stop you quickly, grind to a halt
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One look from the old witch will stop you cold. What a fierce gaze!
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| stop you in your tracks |
cause you to stop, prevent you from going further
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You know what will stop you dead in your tracks? A bear, that's what.
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| straight |
(See go straight, square up)
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| straight away |
(See right away)
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| straight cash |
all cash, using only cash
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When I go shopping I pay straight cash. I don't use my credit cards.
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