change the channel
To switch to a different topic or activity
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
change the game
Completely alter a situation or activity
chaotic neutral
Moral ambiguity with no preference for good or evil
character assassination
Damaging someone's reputation by spreading false or misleading information
charge down
To rush or move quickly and forcefully towards something
charge up
to energize or motivate someone
charity begins at home
One should prioritize their family's needs before helping others.
charity mugger
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
charley horse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
charm offensive
A campaign of flattery and friendliness to influence someone
charm the birds from the trees
to delight or charm someone very much
charmed life
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
charts and darts
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
chase a rainbow
Pursue an unrealistic or unattainable goal
chase after
Pursue someone or something enthusiastically
chase away
to make someone or something leave
chase off
to scare or drive someone or something away
chase one's tail
To spend time on a task that is pointless or achieves nothing
chase rainbows
Pursue unrealistic or unattainable goals
chase tail
To engage in a futile effort
chase the dragon
to pursue a elusive or addictive goal
chat up
to talk to someone in a friendly and flirtatious way
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
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