Idioms beginning with C
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Meaning: to wait or take rest
Example: The prisoner has been awarded the death penalty is cooling his heels until the President evaluates if mercy can be sanctioned. Read more ➺
Meaning: to happen
Example: The lady has come to pass that she will be in labour soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to interject a remark
Example: The family always chimes in with the others so they never feel like they have joined the social network from out of town. Read more ➺
Meaning: to fall for something, either literally or metaphorically
Example: The building caved in by itself after being erect for almost 70 years. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have complete authority
Example: The guy has carte blanche over who works and who does not in this company. Read more ➺
Meaning: to insult someone
Example: She was afraid that if she wore spectacles to her school, the other kids would call her names. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reduce the amount of something (usually bad)
Example: I am trying to cut down on sugar this month. I would like to lose some weight before going on holiday. Read more ➺
Meaning: seek to gain advantage by flattery
Example: Her uncle is so rich that she feels compelled to curry favor with him lest she does not get mentioned in the will! Read more ➺
Meaning: economise on time, money, materials or effort, perhaps unwisely
Example: It is certainly not a sensible move to cut corners with national security. Read more ➺
Meaning: to like something
Example: This music is much more my cup of tea than this new stuff. Read more ➺
