Idioms beginning with C
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Meaning: ready-made
Example: The rules in our school are cut and dried. Everyone is expected to follow them. Read more ➺
Meaning: to request someone to repeat what has just been told
Example: The waiter could not understand what I was saying and kept repeating "come again" every time I named a dish to be ordered. Read more ➺
Meaning: furious contest, discussion, etc.
Example: The man is not sure if he has it in him to appreciate the cut and thrust of such a huge organisational business. Read more ➺
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 ➺
