Idioms beginning with C
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Meaning: to be very cold
Example: The movie gave me a chill to the marrow. I am not recommending it to anyone. It is horrible. Read more ➺
Meaning: very cruel, unkind person
Example: Don't be so cold hearted, forgive them and speak with your children. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have (usually a disease)
Example: The Joshi's have all come down with the flu, so none of them will be able to attend your wedding. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be busy with something
Example: The company has no concern with how he keeps up after he has resigned. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get frightened or scare somebody
Example: The movie they played on cable last night gave me a chill to the bone. I will not be watching a night time movie any time soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to meet someone
Example: The men had never come across a failure and hence did not know how to deal with it. Read more ➺
Meaning: anything happens; whatever come about
Example: The girl has decided to marry him come what may. She will proceed even if her entire family is against her decision. Read more ➺
Meaning: too much curiosity can lead to dangerous situations
Example: When he started asking too many questions of his neighbours about their whereabouts during the weekend, they warned him that curiosity killed the cat. Read more ➺
Meaning: a cup of coffee
Example: When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is make myself a cup of joe. Read more ➺
Meaning: come what may
Example: I want to complete this report by today, come hell or high water. Read more ➺
