Idiomatic expressions 10

 

  1. Spick and span:

    • Definition: Neat, clean, and tidy.
    • Example: "After hours of cleaning, the house was spick and span, ready for the guests."

  2. Stack up against:

    • Definition: To compare with or measure against something.
    • Example: "Their team's performance doesn't stack up against ours in terms of efficiency."

  3. Stamp out:

    • Definition: To eliminate or extinguish something completely.
    • Example: "Efforts to stamp out poverty require both government and community involvement."

  4. Stand for:

    • Definition: To represent or symbolize something.
    • Example: "In this context, the acronym stands for 'International Business Machines.'"

  5. Stand out:

    • Definition: To be noticeably different or outstanding.
    • Example: "Her leadership skills make her stand out among her peers."

  6. Stay out:

    • Definition: To remain away from home or a place beyond a particular time.
    • Example: "He decided to stay out late at the party with his friends."

  7. Stay out to all hours:

    • Definition: To stay out very late, typically until early morning.
    • Example: "The teenagers stayed out to all hours celebrating the end of the school year."

  8. Stay up:

    • Definition: To remain awake and not go to bed.
    • Example: "I need to stay up late tonight to finish this project."

  9. Stick with:

    • Definition: To continue doing or using something consistently.
    • Example: "I'll stick with this brand; it has always been reliable."

  10. Stock up on:

    • Definition: To acquire a large quantity of something.
    • Example: "Before the storm, people usually stock up on food and supplies."

  11. A stone’s throw from:

    • Definition: Very close in distance; a short distance away.
    • Example: "The hotel is just a stone’s throw from the beach."

  12. Stop by:

    • Definition: To visit briefly or for a short period.
    • Example: "I'll stop by your place after work to drop off the book."

  13. Straighten up:

    • Definition: To tidy or organize something; to improve posture.
    • Example: "Before the guests arrive, please straighten up the living room."

  14. Stuck with:

    • Definition: To be burdened or obligated with something unwanted.
    • Example: "I'm stuck with this old car until I can afford a new one."

  15. Take a break:

    • Definition: To pause or rest briefly from work or an activity.
    • Example: "Let's take a break and grab a cup of coffee."

  16. Take a lot of nerve:

    • Definition: To require courage or boldness.
    • Example: "It takes a lot of nerve to confront your fears and speak in public."

  17. Take a lot out of her:

    • Definition: To consume or drain someone's energy or strength.
    • Example: "The intense training session took a lot out of her; she was exhausted."

  18. Take advantage of:

    • Definition: To utilize or exploit a situation for one's benefit.
    • Example: "He decided to take advantage of the sale and bought a new laptop."

  19. Take after:

    • Definition: To resemble or inherit traits from a family member.
    • Example: "She takes after her mother; they both have a passion for music."

  20. Take apart:

    • Definition: To disassemble or dismantle something into its component parts.
    • Example: "He had to take apart the engine to fix the issue."

  21. Take it easy:

    • Definition: To relax or calm down; to not overexert oneself.
    • Example: "After a long day, it's important to take it easy and unwind."
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  23. Spick and span:

    • "After a thorough cleaning, the house was spick and span, with everything in its place."
    • "The restaurant staff ensured that the tables were spick and span before opening for dinner service."
    • "She wanted her workspace to be spick and span, so she spent the morning organizing it."

  24. Stack up against:

    • "Their new product doesn't quite stack up against the competitors' offerings in terms of features."
    • "The team knew their performance needed to stack up against last year's achievements."
    • "His skills as a debater stacked up well against those of his opponents."

  25. Stamp out:

    • "The government aims to stamp out corruption in the public sector."
    • "Efforts to stamp out discrimination have been ongoing for years."
    • "The organization launched a campaign to stamp out child labor globally."

  26. Stand for:

    • "In this context, the abbreviation 'UNESCO' stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization."
    • "The logo of the company stands for innovation and sustainability."
    • "Her actions truly stand for integrity and honesty."

  27. Stand out:

    • "Her unique fashion sense always makes her stand out in a crowd."
    • "The red house stands out among the rows of white buildings."
    • "The exceptional quality of the product made it stand out in the market."

  28. Stay out:

    • "He decided to stay out late at the party and enjoy the celebration."
    • "The parents warned their children not to stay out past midnight."
    • "She prefers to stay out in nature for a few days during her vacations."

  29. Stay out to all hours:

    • "During the festival, people stayed out to all hours, celebrating and enjoying the music."
    • "She stayed out to all hours preparing for the presentation, determined to make it perfect."
    • "As a college student, he often stayed out to all hours studying for exams."

  30. Stay up:

    • "She had to stay up all night to finish the project before the deadline."
    • "I like to stay up late and watch movies on weekends."
    • "He stayed up reading the thrilling novel until the early hours of the morning."

  31. Stick with:

    • "I'll stick with this brand; it has consistently provided quality products."
    • "He decided to stick with his current job despite the tempting offer from another company."
    • "It's important to stick with your exercise routine to see results."

  32. Stock up on:

    • "Before the storm, people stocked up on essentials like water and canned food."
    • "They stocked up on office supplies to ensure they wouldn't run out during the busy season."
    • "She decided to stock up on winter clothing during the end-of-season sale."

  33. A stone’s throw from:

    • "Their new apartment is just a stone’s throw from the beach, making it perfect for weekend getaways."
    • "The hotel is a stone’s throw from the main shopping district."
    • "The park is a stone’s throw from their house, making it convenient for evening walks."

  34. Stop by:

    • "I'll stop by the bakery on my way home to pick up some bread."
    • "Could you stop by my office later today? I have some documents for you."
    • "She decided to stop by her friend's house for a quick visit."

  35. Straighten up:

    • "Before the guests arrived, she quickly straightened up the living room."
    • "He was asked to straighten up his desk as it was cluttered with papers."
    • "The students were instructed to straighten up the classroom before leaving."

  36. Stuck with:

    • "After the breakup, he was stuck with painful memories of the relationship."
    • "She was stuck with a faulty phone until she could afford a new one."
    • "They were stuck with the task of cleaning up the mess left after the party."

  37. Take a break:

    • "After hours of studying, she decided to take a break and go for a walk."
    • "Let's take a break and grab some coffee before continuing the meeting."
    • "He realized he needed to take a break from work to avoid burnout."

  38. Take a lot of nerve:

    • "It takes a lot of nerve to speak in front of such a large audience."
    • "Asking for a raise took a lot of nerve, but she knew she deserved it."
    • "Standing up to the bullies at school required a lot of nerve."

  39. Take a lot out of her:

    • "The intense workout routine took a lot out of her, but she felt accomplished."
    • "Dealing with the difficult client took a lot out of her emotionally."
    • "Caring for her sick family member took a lot out of her both physically and mentally."

  40. Take advantage of:

    • "He decided to take advantage of the holiday sales and buy a new laptop."
    • "They always try to take advantage of opportunities to expand their business."
    • "She wanted to take advantage of the training programs offered by the company."

  41. Take after:

    • "He takes after his father; they share similar interests in sports."
    • "She takes after her grandmother, inheriting her artistic abilities."
    • "The twins take after each other, often confusing people with their similarities."

  42. Take apart:

    • "He had to take apart the old computer to identify the faulty component."
    • "To repair the broken toy, she had to take it apart and put it back together."
    • "The mechanic needed to take apart the engine to fix the issue."

  43. Take it easy:

    • "After a long day at work, it's important to take it easy and relax."
    • "She advised her friend to take it easy after the surgery and not overexert herself."
    • "The doctor recommended taking it easy for a few days to recover from the illness."

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