Silence is goldenIt is often better to say nothing than to talk, so silence is golden. Silver bullet A silver bullet is a complete solution to a large problem, a solution that seems magical. Silver surfer A silver surfer is an elderly person who uses the internet. Sink or swim Of you are left to sink or swim, no one gives you any help and it's up to you whether you fail or succeed. Sit on the fence If someone sits on the fence, they try not to support either side in a dispute. Skunkworks An unauthorised, or hidden program or activity, often research-oriented, and out of the bureaucratic chain of command is known as a 'skunkworks'. Sky is the limit When people say that the sky is the limit, they think that there are no limits to the possibilities something could have. Slim chance A slim chance is a very small chance. Small potatoes Someone or something that is unimportant is small potatoes. Small-time If a person or a thing is called 'small-time' it means they're inconsequential, not worth much, don't play in the 'big leagues', as in 'a small-time operator'. Sow the seeds When people sow the seeds, they start something that will have a much greater impact in the future. Spanish practices Unauthorized working methods that benefit those who follow them are Spanish practices.
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