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phrasal-verb
sign on with
Meaning
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone
Example
The firm has just **signed on with** a global distributor.
phrasal-verb
sign out
Meaning
to log off or exit from a meeting or account
Example
Remember to **sign out** after finishing the session.
phrasal-verb
sign out of
Meaning
to exit or log off from an online account or platform
Example
Don’t forget to **sign out of** your account after using the computer lab.
phrasal-verb
sign up
Meaning
to register or create an account on a website
Example
You should **sign up** to receive our newsletter.
idiom
sign up for
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
idiom
silver bullet
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
idiom
silver lining
Meaning
a positive aspect in a bad situation
Example
Every dark cloud has a **silver lining**.
idiom
silver surfer
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
idiom
simmer down
Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.
phrasal-verb
simmer down with
Meaning
to calm yourself by using something soothing
Example
He **simmers down with** a cup of tea after tense meetings.
phrasal-verb
simmer with anger
Meaning
to feel but not express anger openly
Example
He **simmered with anger** after being insulted.
phrasal-verb
simmer with frustration
Meaning
to feel anger or annoyance that is not fully expressed
Example
She **simmered with frustration** after failing the exam.
phrasal-verb
sing along
Meaning
to sing together with a recording or performer
Example
Everyone **sang along** when the band played their favorite song.
idiom
sing from the same hymn sheet
Meaning
to express the same opinion as others, especially publicly
Example
All the managers are **singing from the same hymn sheet** on this issue.
phrasal-verb
sing out
Meaning
to sing loudly and clearly
Example
Don’t be shy—**sing out** so everyone can hear you!
idiom
sing someone’s praises
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
phrasal-verb
sing the praises of
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
idiom
sing the same tune
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
Both managers **sing the same tune** about company policy.
phrasal-verb
single out
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
phrasal-verb
sink in
Meaning
to be fully understood or accepted emotionally
Example
It took a while for the news to **sink in**.
phrasal-verb
sink into
Meaning
to gradually become deeply involved in a negative emotion
Example
She **sank into** depression after losing her job.
phrasal-verb
sink money into
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something that may not be profitable
Example
They **sank money into** a risky cryptocurrency venture.
idiom
sink or swim
Meaning
to succeed or fail by your own efforts
Example
When you start your own business, it’s **sink or swim**.
idiom
sit at someone’s feet
Meaning
to learn from someone who is very knowledgeable
Example
Many students wanted to **sit at his feet** and learn from him.