Idioms beginning with C
Meaning: something you must do or feel compelled to do
Example: Both of my grandfathers felt it was their call of duty to enlist immediately for active service when the war broke out. Read on
Meaning: the condition where extreme fear or nervousness causes a person to feel a chill along with moist skin or sweat
Example: I woke up from a nightmare, breathing heavy and in cold sweat. Read on
Meaning: to reveal something (often unintentionally)
Example: I didn't mean to tell him about your job interview, it just came out. Read on
Meaning: go through an emotional breakdown
Example: The entire group cracked up at the joke of their teacher. Read on
Meaning: something that has a relaxing outcome
Example: Can someone please tell Matthew to take a chill pill? We will be on time for the party. Read on
Meaning: to get to the same level, standard, or status as something or someone
Example: Singapore is trying so hard to catch up with Japan when it comes to technological advancements. Read on
Meaning: a very crude way of telling someone to stop doing something that you do not like
Example: Please cut the crap and tell us what really happened at his birthday party. Read on
Meaning: a short sleep, usually during the day
Example: I had a very late night last night. I think that I will have a catnap during my lunch hour. Read on
Meaning: usually used sarcastically to someone who is constantly complaining
Example: "My baby wouldn't sleep last night, I am so tired." "Cry me a river, Joan. I haven’t had a good night's sleep in years." Read on
Meaning: to go to someone else's house
Example: June and her sister will come over for lunch on Sunday, we are having chicken pie. Read on
