Idioms beginning with C
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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 ➺
Meaning: make plans based on events that may or may not happen
Example: It is not good to start counting your chickens when you do not even have the cash to start your own venture. Read more ➺
Meaning: a chronic television viewer
Example: My younger sister is a great couch potato; she can watch TV 24 hours a day. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remains calm, relaxed, and untroubled in stressful situations.
Example: She was cool as a cucumber during the emergency. Read more ➺
Meaning: loss of courage
Example: He got cold feet when heard the news of his transfer to remote area of the country which is hundreds of miles from his home town. Read more ➺
Meaning: as one might say
Example: She was, to coin a phrase, as clever as fox. Read more ➺
Meaning: complicated, ridiculous, or unbelievable story
Example: She started to tell some cock and bull story to the police officers about how she found a huge bag containing 5 pounds of gold. Read more ➺
Meaning: very happy
Example: She's been on cloud nine since she heard the news of her engagement. Read more ➺
