Idioms beginning with C
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Meaning: Resisting authority or control in a way that only causes oneself pain or harm.
Example: He kept kicking against the pricks, even when he knew the rules wouldn't change. Read more ➺
Meaning: Return to a previous location or state: To go back to a place or condition one was in before.
Example: I circled back to the house to get my briefcase Read more ➺
Meaning: Denotes the very best individuals or items in a group.
Example: The university's scholarship program attracts the cream of the crop from high schools nationwide. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes something or someone beyond saving—completely broken, finished, or morally lost.
Example: With AI doing everything for them, this generation is cooked. Read more ➺
Meaning: A period in fall and winter when people seek short-term relationships for companionship.
Example: As the leaves began to fall, she realized cuffing season was in full swing. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes a group with strong emotional bonds and mutual support.
Example: Our close-knit family always supports each other during tough times. Read more ➺
cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face
Meaning: An excessive or irrational reaction to a problem that makes the situation worse.
Example: Don’t let your anger make you cut off your nose to spite your face. Read more ➺
Meaning: An expression of perfection or high quality, often shown by kissing the fingertips.
Example: The final scene of the movie was chef's kiss — absolutely flawless. Read more ➺
Meaning: To achieve a much higher level of success than in the past. For example, an individual who began as a junior employee and is now a company executive has come a long way.
Meaning: The act of employees briefly visiting the office to register their presence, often by swiping their access badge, before departing to work remotely.
Example: Many employees practice coffee-badging to satisfy in-office attendance policies while working remotely. Read more ➺
