This page gathers the 4,686 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “Idiomatic” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 37 of 47: from “shifty” to “skyrocket”.
- shifty adj Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.
- shirtless adj Very poor.
- shit one's pants verb Synonym of crap one's pants.
- shit or get off the pot verb Act now or state one's disinterest, make a decision, particularly in contexts where one is inconveniencing others by inaction and…
- shit out of luck adj Completely out of luck; in unfortunate circumstances such that all options for achieving one's goal are exhausted; unlucky; screwed.
- shit sandwich noun Something highly undesirable that is rendered more acceptable or palatable by the addition of more tolerable or agreeable components.
- shit stain noun A stupid or contemptible person.
- shit the bed verb Of a person or thing, to fail, often in a complete and irreparable fashion.
- shit-eating grin noun A broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.
- shit-stir verb To stir shit.
- shitstorm noun Considerable backlash from the public.
- shiver me timbers intj A sarcastic remark indicating that the speaker is not scared.
- shoe-leather adj Basic, old-fashioned or traditional; specifically (journalism) shoe-leather journalism or shoe-leather reporting: journalism involving…
- shoot 'em up noun A piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.
- shoot down verb To criticize (a request) to the point of preclusion.
- shoot first and ask questions later verb To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
- shoot from the lip verb To speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject…
- shoot off verb To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.
- shoot off at the mouth verb To boast, or brag, or talk too much.
- shoot one's bolt verb To use up one's resources, especially a singular one or one not readily restored.
- shoot one's load verb To ejaculate; to cum.
- shoot the messenger verb To blame a problem on whoever reported it; to hold somebody accountable for a problem because they brought attention to it.
- short end of the stick noun A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to…
- short of a length adj of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for…
- short strokes noun The final steps of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
- short-sheet verb To play a prank by folding someone's bed sheets to make the space for lying in the bed unusably short.
- shot across the bow noun A warning that negative consequences will be faced if something is carried out or allowed to continue.
- shot heard round the world phrase Any cataclysmic event
- shot in the dark noun A guess without any informed basis; an action taken according to that guess (such as a choice made).
- shotgun approach noun An approach in which the subject is indiscriminate and haphazard, using breadth, spread, or quantity in lieu of accuracy, planning, etc.
- shotgun wedding noun A wedding in which the bride is already pregnant.
- shots fired intj Used to indicate that one finds a statement or action derisive or combative.
- shout fire in a crowded theater verb To say something which is not protected by the First Amendment's right to freedom of speech because it would incite violence, panic or…
- shove it up your ass verb An exclamation of extreme anger, disgust, hatred; often accompanied by an obscene gesture.
- shove something down someone's throat verb To aggressively and persistently force an opinion, belief or idea upon a person (especially if they lack interest or have an opposing…
- show off verb To exhibit the best attributes of something.
- show one's cards verb To reveal something known to oneself but previously concealed from others, especially regarding one's own plans or resources.
- show one's true colors verb To reveal how one really is, as opposed to how one has been portrayed or after having been deceptively and deliberately misleading.
- show pony noun A person who loves to be the center of attention, prioritizes their image, or likes to show off.
- show someone a good time verb To sleep with; have sex with.
- show someone one's etchings verb A clichéd innuendo used to offer to bring someone to a private location in order to have sex, to show a place where people can engage in…
- show someone the door verb To escort someone to the exit of the premises; to expel someone from a room, gathering, etc.
- show the flag verb Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish…
- show up verb To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by outdoing, outperforming, or outcompeting another.
- show who's boss verb To demonstrate oneself to be dominant; to show that one has the upper hand.
- showdown noun The final battle between two opponents, in which there can be only one victor.
- shower verb To bestow liberally, to give or distribute in abundance.
- shower thought noun An idea, often some minor epiphany, that occurs while showering or otherwise going about one’s everyday routine.
- sick and tired adj Bored to the point of weariness.
- sick as a parrot adj Very disappointed; miserable.
- side part noun A line on the left or right side of the head where the hair is separated; some hair is brushed to one side and the rest to the opposite…
- sidesplitting adj Exceptionally funny; hilarious.
- sift through verb To carefully go through a set of objects, or a collection of information, in order to find something.
- sigh of relief noun A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.
- sight for sore eyes noun A pleasing sight; something that is beautiful to look at, particularly after a long period of deprivation.
- sign in verb To sign one's name on a list when entering a place, to indicate one's arrival.
- sign off verb To log off; to stop using a computer, radio, etc.; especially, to stop talking.
- sign on verb To log on; to start using a computer, radio, or other multicast device; to start talking.
- silent as the grave adj Saying absolutely nothing (especially about a particular subject).
- silent killer noun A disease experienced by someone who is not symptomatic; (by extension) a life-threatening risk that is hidden or underappreciated.
- silly season noun A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre…
- silver handshake noun A severance package offered to an employee, often a middle managers or long-term staff member, who is forced into early retirement or leave…
- silver screen noun Movies, or that which is related to movies or cinema.
- silver sheet noun By extension, movies, the film industry, or that which is related to movies or cinema (often preceded with "the")
- silver tongue noun The trait of being articulate and clever at speaking, often in a deceitful way.
- silver-tongued adj Articulate and charming in speech; eloquent; also, having a pleasant-sounding voice or way of speaking.
- sin tax noun A government-imposed tax on a specific good, service, or activity which is legal but widely considered to be unwholesome or socially…
- sing a different tune verb To hold a different opinion or appreciation (about something); to possess a new, changed, or regenerated mindset, usually for the better.
- sing along verb To sing some music while someone else is singing or playing the same piece of music or while it is being broadcast or performed
- sing from the same hymnbook verb To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.
- sing like a bird verb To divulge secrets with little coercion.
- sing small verb To assume a humble tone.
- sing soprano verb To suffer castration or an injury to the testicles.
- single-minded adj Honest, sincere, straightforward.
- sit back verb To relax, to not exert oneself.
- sit in verb To attend a class, educational presentation, meeting, etc. for one time, as a visitor.
- sit on verb To block, suppress, restrain (something).
- sit on a tack phrase An expression of contempt or dismissiveness directed at someone, particularly in the case of disagreement.
- sit on one's hands verb To remain idle when action is needed, perhaps because of fear, ignorance, complacency, indecisiveness, or dislike of the person(s) or…
- sit right verb To suit one's constitution, so as not to upset one's stomach or make one sick when consumed.
- sit still verb To accept, tolerate, or acquiesce.
- sit with verb To consider (something) slowly and carefully, to reflect on.
- sitting noun An uninterrupted application to anything for a time; the period during which one continues at anything.
- sitting pretty adj Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.
- six of one, half a dozen of the other phrase The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it does not matter which one is chosen.
- six-pack of rolls noun A fat belly, as opposed to one with a six-pack. See definitions 1 and 2 of six-pack. Seldom used in the plural.
- sixth-rate adj Terrible, awful; less than fifth-rate.
- size up verb To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.
- skate around verb To be involved in various regions or parts of.
- skate one's lane verb To mind one's own business; focus on one's own goals and tasks and not worry about what others are doing.
- skate over verb To avoid addressing or tackling.
- skeleton noun Clipping of skeleton in the closet (“a shameful secret”).
- skeleton at the feast noun One whose presence brings gloom to a joyous occasion.
- skeleton crew noun A crew consisting of the minimum number of personnel needed to maintain and operate the basic functions of something, such as a business, a…
- ski-jump nose noun A long nose with an inwardly curving ridge and a tip that curves somewhat upward, resembling the shape of a downhill ramp used in the sport…
- skin trade noun The sex industry
- skip a beat verb To momentarily falter.
- skip rope verb To jump over a rope, both of whose ends are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is moved under the jumper's feet in a…
- skittles party noun A party where teenagers or young adults bring with them a lot of random pills, take them, and see what happens
- skyrocket verb To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.