cotton to
to take a liking to something or someone
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
cough up
to pay or give something reluctantly
could not get elected dogcatcher
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
couldn't be more different
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
couldn't care less
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
couldn't carry a note in a bucket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
couldn't happen to a nicer
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
couldn't organise a piss-up in a brewery
completely incompetent or inept
couldn't stop a pig in a passage
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
count angels on pinheads
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
count in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
count noses
to count the number of people present
count one's days
to await one's death or the end of something
count sheep
to try to fall asleep
count to five
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
count to ten
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
count to three
to pause briefly before acting
count your blessings
Appreciate what you have
country mile
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Courage is the measure of a Man, Beauty is the measure of a Woman
A person's character is judged by their bravery or moral strength, not physical appearance
courage of one's convictions
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
court of public opinion
The arena where public views and opinions shape reputations and decisions
covenant of salt
A binding agreement or promise
cover one's bases
To prepare for all possibilities to avoid mistakes or criticism
cover one's feet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cover someone's ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cover up
To hide or conceal the truth about something
cow juice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cowards may die many times before their death
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
cowboy killer
A person or thing that destroys or defeats cowboys
cowboy shower
a quick wash with baby wipes or towels
cowboy up
to show courage or determination
cowboys and Indians
a playful or violent confrontation
cowgirl position
A sex position where the woman is on top
crab mentality
Behavior where individuals undermine others' success out of jealousy
crack a crust
break through a hard or resistant surface
crack a fat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
crack a smile
show a slight smile, often when trying to be serious
crack down
to enforce rules or laws more strictly
crack hardy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
crack through
to solve or overcome something difficult
cradle robber
Someone who romantically pursues much younger people
cradle snatcher
someone who romantically pursues much younger people
cramp someone's style
To restrain or limit someone's freedom of action or expression
crank one's hog
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
crank out
to produce something quickly and in large quantities
crank the handle
to do something repetitive and uninteresting
crank up
to increase or start something, especially an engine or activity
crap up
to spoil or ruin something
crash and burn
To fail completely and spectacularly
crash course
Intensive training or instruction in a short period
crash dive
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
crawl before one walks
Learn basic skills before attempting more complex ones
crawl into a hole
To hide or withdraw from a situation
crawl over each other
Compete fiercely for something
crawl with
to be filled or infested with something
crazy enough to work
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cream and sugar
milk and sugar added to coffee or tea
cream in one's coffee
something that adds pleasure or enjoyment
cream in one's jeans
to be extremely excited or thrilled
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