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Идиомы на букву S

• say "I do"
  согласен \ согласна (говорится во время венчания или регистрации брака)

  I know that during a wedding ceremony it is common to say "I do" when you agree to marry your partner.
• say (something) in a roundabout way
  высказаться иносказательно

  I used a fable to say in a roundabout way in order to make myself understood.
• say (something) right to (someone's) face
  сказать что-либо кому-либо прямо в лицо

  I didn't like my friend's behavior at the party, and I had a good mind to say it right to his face.
• say (something) to (someone's) face
  сказать что-либо кому-либо в лицо

  I didn't like my friend's behavior at the party, and I had a good mind to say it to his face.
• say (something) under one's breath
  сказать что-либо шёпотом

  I don't know why Jenny always says unpleasant things under her breath.
• say a mouthful
  сказать что-либо важное, необычное, потрясающее

  My friend did say a mouthful when she narrated her unusual story.
• say grace
  произнести молитву (перед или после еды)

  The children were supposed to say grace before each meal.
• say one's piece
  высказаться откровенно

  Linda said her piece and hurriedly left the room.
• say the word
  выразить, высказать желание

  "Say the word and it will be done."
• say uncle
  сдаться, попросить пощады

  Tim pressed my arm and it hurt, but I didn't want to say uncle.