sabre-rattling »
A flamboyant display of military power as an implied threat that it might be used.
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sabre-rattling »
Any threat, such as one company threatening another with a lawsuit.
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sack out »
To fall asleep, usually from implied exhaustion.
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sacked out »
Sound asleep, usually from a healthy exhaustion.
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sacred cow »
Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry.
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safe and sound »
Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.
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safety pin »
fastener
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said and done »
Agreed to and accomplished or finished.
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sainted »
Simple past tense and past participle of saint.
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salad years »
The inexperienced, youthful prime of an individual, group, organization or entity.
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same difference »
It makes no difference; it amounts to the same thing.
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same old story »
What usually happens, a happening which is not surprising.
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sauce for the goose »
A short form of what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander
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save face »
To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.
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save someone's bacon »
To save someone's life.
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