Idioms beginning with C

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closed book

Meaning: something that one knows or understands nothing about.

Example: I love reading and learning. But physics is a closed book to me. Read more ➺


catch a cold

Meaning: experience challenges and difficulties.

Example: Brian tried the offshore education business, but he caught a cold after the first month and has still shown no signs of growth. Read more ➺


chicken hearted

Meaning: not brave.

Example: Daisy was too chicken-hearted in the meeting to speak up, even though she knew the board was making the wrong decision. Read more ➺


cloak and dagger

Meaning: an activity or process that involves spying, secrecy, or mystery.

Example: He didn't want anyone to know what he was doing, so he kept his plans cloaked and daggered from the public. Read more ➺


chattering classes

Meaning: refers to the people who comment on events but have no power to influence them, such as journalists, broadcasters, or public figures.

Example: The royal baby's birth was a historic event and has recently become a trendy topic among the chattering classes. Read more ➺


come up

Meaning: to move toward someone.

Example: The team has come up with cost-saving ideas to cut the budget short. Read more ➺


carry out

Meaning: execute a task.

Example: The American scientist wanted to carry out several experiments before announcing the sending of humans to Mars. Read more ➺


chapter and verse

Meaning: accurate information about something.

Example: Conversations at the university can give you chapter and verse. Read more ➺


chop and change

Meaning: to repeatedly change.

Example: You wouldn't chop and change your mind; either stay or go. Read more ➺


cut your coat according to your cloth

Meaning: adapt to one's circumstances; make sure one's plans are appropriate to one's resources.

Example: Of course, we'd love a luxurious car, but you have to cut your coat according to your cloth. Read more ➺


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