camel through the eye of a needle
Something extremely difficult or impossible to accomplish
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
camel's nose
a small part of something that may lead to larger, unwanted consequences
camp as a row of tents
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
camp out
stay somewhere temporarily, often in a tent or informally
camp out on
stay somewhere for an extended period
can it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
can of corn
Something easily accomplished or attained
can of worms
A situation that will cause many problems if you try to deal with it
can't carry a tune in a bucket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
can't get enough
to want or enjoy something very much
can't help
Unable to refrain or resist something
can't stand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
can't stand the sight of
to strongly dislike someone or something
can't wait
Eagerly anticipate something
canary fit
singing or performing well
canary in a coal mine
Early warning of potential danger or problem
cancel someone's Christmas
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
candle in the wind
A person whose life is fragile and vulnerable to external forces.
Cannon and Ball
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
cannot make it
Unable to attend or participate
cap and gown
academic regalia worn for graduation ceremonies
cap it all off
to complete or finalize something perfectly
cap over the windmill
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
captain's pick
A personal choice made by someone in authority
car and driver
a vehicle and its operator
carbon burning
wasting time or energy
carbonated water
water containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas
card of ten
a perfect or ideal person
care a button
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
care a jackstraw
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
care a whit
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
care package
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
careless talk costs lives
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
carriage trade
High-end or luxury customers
carried away
to be overwhelmed by emotion or excitement
carry a torch
to have a long-standing crush or love for someone
carry away
to sweep someone off their feet with strong emotions
carry forward
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
carry off
to succeed or accomplish something
carry on
continue doing something
carry one's weight
to do one's share of work or contribute equally
carry oneself
To conduct or behave oneself in a particular way
carry out
To perform or execute a task or plan
carry over
to extend or transfer something to another time or situation
carry someone's water
To support or promote someone's interests or ideas
carry the ball
to take responsibility and lead a project or effort
carry the can
be blamed or punished for someone else's mistake
carry the mail
to perform well or succeed
carry the message to Garcia
To take initiative and responsibility to complete a task
carry the torch
to continue or support a tradition or idea
carry through
To complete or fulfill something
carry water for
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
carved in stone
Definitely decided and unlikely to be changed
case the joint
To carefully explore and examine a place
cash and carry
A business where customers pay for goods before taking them away
cash in one's chips
to die or leave a situation
cash on the barrelhead
Payment is required immediately
cash up
To pay someone the money they are owed
cashed up
Having a lot of money available
cast a chill
To create a feeling of fear or unease