Idioms beginning with C

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cross the bridge

Meaning: to delay worrying about something that might not happen anyway

Example: We think that there may be too many people to fit into the hall, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it. Read more ➺


come of age

Meaning: become an adult, reach adult status

Example: After years of experimentation with colors and strokes, his painting has come of age. Read more ➺


clear the air

Meaning: remove confusion, tension, or bad feelings by talking openly.

Example: After weeks of silence, Sarah called Jake to clear the air about their argument. Read more ➺


crocodile tears

Meaning: fake cry

Example: She deceived him when he lost everything in his life, now again when he is rich man, she approached him to get together and shedding crocodile tears. Read more ➺


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