clear blue water
A significant difference or gap between two things
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
clear cut
Obvious or easy to understand
clear off
to leave or depart quickly
clear one's lines
To prepare or get ready to do something
clear the table
To finish or resolve all issues or tasks at hand
Click and Clack
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
click into gear
To start working or functioning smoothly and efficiently
click of the fingers
Very easily or quickly
climb down
To retreat from a previous position or statement
climb the ladder
Advance in a career or organization
climb the walls
to feel extremely anxious or frustrated
clip it
Stop talking or pay attention
clip someone's wings
Restrict someone's freedom or limit their abilities
cliques and clans
Small, exclusive groups of people with shared interests
cloak and dagger
Secret and mysterious, often involving espionage or intrigue
clock in
to start work and record one's arrival time
clock is ticking
Time is passing and a decision must be made quickly
clock the tea
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
clog up
to block or slow something
close enough for government work
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
close in on
To get nearer to something or someone, often in pursuit
close on the heels of
Immediately after something or someone
close one eye
To ignore or pretend not to notice something
close one's eyes
To ignore or pretend not to notice something
close one's eyes and think of England
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
close one's mind
To refuse to consider new ideas or opinions
close season
A period when hunting or fishing is not allowed
close the book on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
close the books
To finalize or complete a project or activity
close the face
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
close, but no cigar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
closed book
Completely unknown or mysterious
closet case
A person who hides their true sexual orientation
clothes don't make the man
A person's character is more important than their appearance
clothes make the man
A person's appearance and attire reflect their character and social status
clothespin vote
a vote cast for a candidate only because of party affiliation
cloud nine
a state of perfect happiness
cloud seven
a state of perfect happiness
clout list
A list of influential people to win over for support
clown college
A place or situation where people are perceived as foolish or incompetent.
clown school
A place or situation where people learn or exhibit absurd or foolish behavior.
clue stick
a hint or reminder to help someone understand or remember
clutch artist
Someone who performs well under pressure
coat and tie
formal business attire for men
cobbler, keep to your last
Stick to your area of expertise
cock a snook
To show contempt or defiance
cock cheese
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cock in the henhouse
A person who is in a position to exploit or take advantage of others
cock of the roost
The person in charge or dominant in a group
cock off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cock one's toes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cock-and-bull story
An implausible or fanciful tale
coffee and doughnuts
a typical combination of food and drink
Coffee and love taste best when hot (Ethiopian proverb)
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
coffee money
a small amount of money given to someone for services
coffee talk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
coil up
to curl up tightly, often in a resting or defensive position
coke dick
a condition where a man's penis shrinks due to excessive cocaine use
colbert bump
A significant increase in popularity or success after appearing on The Colbert Report
cold cash
Money that is readily available and spendable
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