mainly British

if you have the rub of the green, you have good luck, especially in a sports competition.

This player hasn't had the rub of the green in the last few tournaments.

• be someone's main squeeze
• be someone's own flesh and blood
• be someone's pigeon
• be someone's strong point
• be someone's strong suit
• be speaking out of both sides of mouth
• be speaking out of both sides of your mouth
• be spick and span
• be spitting in the wind
• be spitting into the wind
• be spoiling for a fight
• be spoilt for choice
• be spoon-fed
• be staring in the face
• be staring someone in the face
• be stark raving mad
• best bet
• best bib and tucker
• best of both worlds
• best of the best
• best of the lot
• be straining at the leash
• be streets ahead
• be strictly for the birds
• be strong point