Idioms beginning with C

cutting edge

cutting edge Meaning to be among the latest and the best (often used for technological advancements) to be better than its competitors, thereby cutting the edge for them ... Read on

come across

come across Meaning to meet someone to find something it is used to express something that has come up by chance and was not a planned event or ... Read on

come what may

come what may Meaning anything happens; whatever come about to resolve on doing (something) to be sure of going ahead in a particular situation even if all the ... Read on

curiosity killed the cat

curiosity killed the cat Meaning too much curiosity can lead to dangerous situations being too inquisitive can get you into trouble a prying behaviour can be harmful used ... Read on

cup of joe

cup of joe also cup o’ joe / cuppa joe Meaning a cup of coffee Example Sentences When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is ... Read on

come hell or high water

come hell or high water Meaning come what may any difficulties or obstacles that may occur no matter what happens no matter how difficult it is Example Sentences ... Read on

close, but no cigar

close, but no cigar Meaning be very close to accomplishing a goal but fall short almost successful in doing something, but not quite fall just short of a ... Read on

chow down

chow down Meaning to eat something, usually quickly or vigorously eat greedily or without good manners eat heartily sit down to eat Example Sentences Is the food ready ... Read on

can’t stand the sight of

can’t stand the sight of Meaning to hate someone very much to strongly dislike someone cannot tolerate someone be unable to put up with someone Example Sentences After ... Read on

cupboard love

cupboard love Meaning affection given in order to gain a reward love shown by someone in order to get what they want love given in order to get ... Read on

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