Idioms beginning with C
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Meaning: high-quality performance or display; additionally, the performer
Example: LeBron James has truly been a class act in basketball long before he entered the NBA. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that can be easily accomplished.
Example: I thought the course was going to be difficult, but it ended up being a cakewalk. Read more ➺
Meaning: to fight with another person physically or verbally.
Example: The vice-presidents crossed swords at all policy meetings. Read more ➺
Meaning: the term is used to describe people who look like their parents.
Example: Like his brother, he is a chip off the old block, very rude in behavior and stout in physique. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start fighting
Example: I'm glad we were able to resolve this disagreement without coming to blows. Read more ➺
Meaning: a narrow escape
Example: I had a close shave last month. A motorist almost knocked me off my bike. Read more ➺
Meaning: a narrow escape from disaster
Example: It was quite a close call, but my father managed to avoid hitting the animal that ran across the highway. Read more ➺
Meaning: do or say something that causes trouble and make a lot of people angry or worried
Example: The foreigner put the cat among the pigeons when he made some sensitive comments about the people's religion. Read more ➺
Meaning: to end a connection with someone
Example: In order to achieve true independence, developing countries must cut the cord and stop asking for financial aid from the developed countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: to challenge to prove one's claim, when they are likely attempting to deceive
Example: When the employee threatened to quit if he was not given a pay rise, the boss called his bluff. Read more ➺
