chat up
to talk to someone in a friendly and flirtatious way
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
cheap drunk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cheap thrill
A brief, exciting experience that is not expensive or meaningful
cheap-arse Tuesday
a day for affordable entertainment or activities
cheaper by the dozen
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cheat on
To be unfaithful to someone in a relationship
cheat sheet
A concise guide or reference aid
cheats never prosper
Dishonest people will ultimately fail
check and balance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
check is in the mail
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
check the math
Verify the calculation or logic
check through
Examine or review something carefully
checkered past
A history of questionable or controversial behavior
checks and balances
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
checkup from the neck up
A mental health examination
cheek for chowl
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cheeky monkey
A mischievous or playful person
cheer up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cheese tax
a fee or tax perceived as unfair or excessive
cheese, wine, and friends must be old to be good
Good things improve with age and experience
cheesed off
Extremely annoyed or irritated
cherry on top
An additional pleasure or benefit that makes a good situation even better
chess piece
A person used to achieve someone's goal
chesterfield rugby
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
chew off
take on more responsibility than one can handle
chew on
to think carefully about something
chew the meat and spit out the bones
To accept the useful parts and reject the useless parts of something
chew the scenery
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
chew up
to use or waste something, especially time or resources
chicken and dumplings
A comforting food, often associated with feeling better when sick.
chicken feed
A very small amount of money
chicken out
To withdraw or back down from a situation due to fear
chicken scratch
poor or illegible handwriting
child's play
a task that is very easy to do
children should be seen and not heard
Children should be quiet and obedient
chill to the bone
extremely frightened or shocked
chilly climate
An unfriendly or unwelcoming atmosphere
China syndrome
A hypothetical nuclear reactor meltdown scenario
china's final warning
A last and urgent warning before taking action
chinaman on one's back
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Chinese compliment
a compliment that is actually an insult
Chinese green
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Chinese overtime
Working long hours without extra pay
Chinese puzzle
A complex problem that is difficult to solve
Chinese Wall
A barrier to communication or interaction
Chinese water torture
A method of torture or persuasion using slow, repetitive actions
chink in the armor
A weakness or vulnerability in someone's defenses
chink up
to pay or give money
chip away
Gradually reduce or wear something down
chip in
contribute money or help to a common effort
chip off the old block
A person who closely resembles a parent in behavior or character
chip on one's shoulder
A grudge or grievance held for a long time
chip shot
An easy task or opportunity
chip up
to cheer up or become more optimistic
chips and dip
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
chirk up
to become or try to become more cheerful
chocolate teapot
Something completely useless
choke the chicken
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
chomp at the bit
To be impatient or eager to start something
choose one's fighter
Select someone to support or identify with