conscience money
Money paid as restitution or compensation for a past wrong
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
consenting adult
An adult who voluntarily agrees to participate in an activity
considering cap
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
contain multitudes
Have many different and sometimes contradictory aspects or qualities
cook someone's goose
to ruin someone's plans or chances
cook up a storm
To cook very actively or skillfully
cookies and cream
a flavor of ice cream with cookies mixed in
cooking with gas
performing well or successfully
cool cat
A person who is fashionable and impressive
cool head
Remains calm in stressful situations
cool one's heels
To wait patiently or be kept waiting
cool one's jets
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
coon's age
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cop on
to realize or understand something
cop one's whack
to receive one's share or portion of something
cop oneself on
to calm down or regain control of oneself
cop out
To avoid responsibility or a difficult situation
cops and robbers
a game of chase or a situation of pursuit
corner the market
To gain control of a market or industry
corporate ladder
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
corporate welfare bum
A company that relies heavily on government subsidies or support
corporation pop
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cost cutting
Reducing expenses to save money
cost the earth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cotton to
to take a liking to something or someone
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
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