Idioms beginning with C

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chill pill

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 more ➺


catch up

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 more ➺


cut the crap

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 more ➺


catnap

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 more ➺


cry me a river

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 more ➺


come over

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 more ➺


count on

Meaning: it means that you are able to depend on somebody or something

Example: It doesn't matter what happens, you will always be able to count on. Read more ➺


cheat sheet

Meaning: a cheat sheet is a sheet containing information

Example: John got caught using a cheat sheet during the test, he will be receiving a failing grade and will be in detention for the next three months. Read more ➺


carry on

Meaning: to continue with something

Example: After the huge earthquake the children are still carrying on with their shock. Read more ➺


cat got your tongue

Meaning: used to refer a time when someone has nothing to say

Example: Speak up boy or cat got your tongue? Read more ➺


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