clam up
To become silent; to stop talking.
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
clear the air
Clarify from confusion.
close to home
Relevant to the point that you feel uncomfortable.
coals to Newcastle
Something brought to a place where it is already plentiful.
cold comfort
Poor consolation.
cold feet
Not going through with an action, particularly one which requires long term commitment, due to fear, uncertainty and doubt.
come a cropper
Fall heavily.
come clean
Be completely honest.
come full circle
Return to a past position.
come hell or high water
No matter what difficulties may occur.
come in from the cold
Gain acceptance.
come up with the goods
Do what is expected of you.
cook the books
Fraudulently alter records.
cost an arm and a leg
To be extremely expensive.
couch potato
A lazy person.
crack of dawn
Early in the morning.
creature of habit
A person who follows an unvarying routine.
crocodile tears
Fake tears or drama tears; fake crying.
cross my heart
Being truthful.
cross swords
Have an argument.
cross the Rubicon
Take an irrevocable step.
cross to bear
Suffer troubles.
cry foul
Protest strongly about a wrong.
cry over spilt milk
Lament or make a fuss about a misfortune that has happened and that cannot be changed.
cut a deal
Make a deal.
cut and run
Make a speedy departure.
cut and thrust
Competitive atmosphere.
cut both ways
Have both good and bad effects.
cut corners
To do something in the cheapest or easiest way, sacrificing quality or safety.
cut down to size
Deflate exaggerated sense of self-worth.
cut from the same cloth
Of the same nature.
cut the cheese (US)
To pass gas.
cut to the chase
Get to the point.
cadillac problem
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
caesar's wife must be above suspicion
Those in positions of power must be beyond reproach
Cain and Abel
Two people who are closely related but have a contentious relationship
cake and gingerbread
Something very easy to obtain or achieve
cake crumbs
Small, scattered remains of something
cake walk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cakes and ale
Pleasurable things in life
call a lid
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
call an audible
Change plans suddenly due to new information
call it
to stop or end something
call it a night
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
call it an early night
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
call it as one sees it
To describe something honestly and objectively
call it stumps
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
call off the dogs
to stop pursuing or harassing someone
call on
to visit or meet someone for a short time
call out
Publicly criticize or condemn someone
call roll
To take attendance by calling out names
call someone every name in the book
To insult or curse someone severely
call someone everything but a child of God
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
call someone's bluff
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
call someone's number
Challenge or confront someone directly
call to account
To hold someone responsible for their actions
call to the bar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
call up
to remember or bring to mind
calm before the storm
A period of peace before a crisis
calm seas never made a good sailor
Challenging experiences are necessary for personal growth and development