call it a day
To declare the end of a task.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
cap in hand
Humbly asking for a favour.
carrot and stick
Reward combined with punishment.
carry coals to Newcastle
To do something pointlessly redundant — supplying something where it is already abundant.
cast pearls before swine
To offer something valuable to people who cannot appreciate it.
catch a cold
Encounter trouble.
champ at the bit or chomp at the bit
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
chapter and verse
Exact reference.
cheap and cheerful
Simple and inexpensive.
cheap as chips
Inexpensive; a good bargain.
cheek by jowl
Side by side.
chew the cud
To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.
chew the fat
To chat idly or generally waste time talking.
chime in
Join in a conversation.
chinaman's chance
Little or no chance of success.
chink in one's armor
An area of vulnerability.
chop and change
Change opinions repeatedly and abruptly.
circle the wagons
To unite a group for a common purpose.
claim to fame
Reason for being regarded as noteworthy.
clam up
To become silent; to stop talking.
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.
cock of the walk
One who dominates others within a group.
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.
cold shoulder
To display aloofness and disdain.
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.
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