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[so-and-so(1)]{pronoun}, {informal} Someone whose name is not given. •/Don’t tell me what so-and-so thinks. Tell me what you think./
[so-and-so(2)]{n.}, {informal} A person of a special kind and usually of a very bad kind. — This word is used in place of a more unacceptable word or swear word. •/I wish that old so-and-so who thinks digging is easy work was right here digging now./ •/He called me a dirty so-and-so and I hit him in the mouth./ — Sometimes used in a joking way. •/Peter met his friend John and said, "Hello there, you old so-and-so."/
[so --- as to] — Used with an adjective or adverb before an infinitive to show a result. •/Who could be so mean as to do a thing like that?/ •/Ruth wouldn’t be so careless as to forget her pen./ Compare: SO --- THAT.
[soap opera]{n. phr.} Radio or television serialized stories of a sentimental nature, often involving sex, crime, and social intrigue. These shows often advertise soap products, hence their name. •/The two longest running soap operas in the United States were "Dallas" and "Knot’s Landing."/
[so as to] See: IN ORDER TO.
[sob all the way to the bank] See: CRY ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK. Contrast: LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK.
[so bad] See: NOT BAD.
[so be it] also [be it so]{adv. phr.}, {formal} 1. Let it be that way; may it be so. So be it. •/We shall smoke the pipe of peace./ 2. Very well; all right. •/Will the company lose money by doing this? So be it, then./
[sob story]{n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a tale that makes you tearful. •/The beggar told us a long sob story before he asked for money./ •/The movie is based on a sob story, but people love it./
[social climber]{n.} A person who tries to mix with rich or well-known people and be accepted by them as friends and equals. •/People do not like Mrs. Brown very well; she is known as a social climber./ •/Social climbers are usually soon known and they are not accepted by those they run after./
[sock] See: TAKE A PUNCH AT or TAKE A SOCK AT.
[sock it]{v. phr.}, also {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} To give one’s utmost; everything one is capable of; to give all one is capable of. •/Right on, Joe, sock it to 'em!/ •/I was watching the debate on television and more than once Bill Buckley really socked it to them./
[soda jerk] or [soda jerker]{n.}, {informal} A person who serves soda and ice cream to customers, usually in a drug store or ice cream parlor. •/Bob worked as a soda jerk at the drug store all summer./ •/He is just a soda jerker with no future./
[so far] also [thus far]{adv.} Until this time or to this place. •/The weather has been hot so far this summer./ •/This is a lonely road. We have not met another car so far./
[so far as] See: AS FAR AS.
[so far, so good]{informal} Until now things have gone well. •/So far, so good; I hope we keep on with such good luck./
[soft drink]{n. phr.} A nonalcoholic beverage such as 7-Up, Coca-Cola, etc. •/She drinks no alcohol; she always orders a soft drink./
[softhearted]{adj.} Generous; sympathetic. •/Street beggars tend to exploit the softhearted nature of passersby./
[soft touch]{n.} A person with a sympathetic disposition from whom it is easy to get help, primarily money. •/My Uncle Herb is a soft touch; whenever I’m in need I ask him for a quick twenty bucks./
[so help me]{interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I be punished if I lie. •/I’ve told you the truth, so help me./ •/So help me, there was nothing else I could do./
[soil one’s hands] See: DIRTY ONE’S HANDS.
[so it goes] Akin to the French "c’est la vie!" This exclamation means "that’s life." •/Too bad Jim has lost his job but there are lots of people who are better qualified; well, so it goes!/
[sold on]{adj.} Approving of; well disposed toward; convinced of the value of. •/When Japanese cars first appeared on the market Andy was hesitant to drive one but now he is sold on them./
[so long]{interj.}, {informal} Good-bye. — Used when you are leaving someone or he is leaving you. •/So long, I will be back tomorrow./
[so long as] See: AS LONG AS.
[so many(1)]{adj.} 1. A limited number of; some •/Our school auditorium will hold only so many people./ 2. A group of. — Often used for emphasis. •/The children were all sitting very quietly in their chairs, like so many dolls./ Compare: SO MUCH. {adj.} •/Bob is always bragging; his stories are just so many lies./
[so many(2)]{pronoun}. A limited number; some. •/Many people want to come to the prom; but the gymnasium will hold only so many./ •/Don’t give the boys all the cookies they want; give so many to Tom, so many to Dick, and so many to Bob./ Compare: SO MUCH.