Idioms beginning with C
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Meaning: share similar qualities.
Example: The new partners were cut from the same cloth—they had innovative ideas and ambitions for growth. Read more ➺
Meaning: set rules and regulations governing a group of people.
Example: The code of conduct of that organization requires people to pass through the security office before entering. Read more ➺
Meaning: a course in which lots of information is taught in a short period of time.
Example: We took a crash course in Spanish last summer to prepare for our trip to Spain. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cry about past events that cannot be undone.
Example: While it's sad that the results have not been as good as you expected, you should now focus on moving ahead and achieving better results next time; there is no use crying over spilt milk. Read more ➺
Meaning: to deal with any obstacles that could get in the way of a plan of action or an event.
Example: We need to clear the decks and get our project done on time. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
