crack a fat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
crack up
to laugh loudly or become amused
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
cream of the crop
The best of a particular group or set
cream rises to the top
Talent and quality are eventually recognized
cream the crop
The best of something
creature comfort
Things that bring physical comfort and pleasure
creature feature
a movie featuring monsters or supernatural creatures
creature of statute
An entity created by law or statute
creature of the night
A person who is most active at night
crescent spanner
a flexible and adjustable wrench
crime and punishment
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
crime does not pay
Engaging in illegal activities will ultimately result in negative consequences.
criss-cross, applesauce
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
crock of gold
a valuable or desirable thing
crocodile tear
A false or insincere tear
crony capitalism
Economic system where success is based on connections and favors
crop up
To appear or happen unexpectedly
cross my heart and hope to die
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cross of gold
A symbol of wealth or materialism that is revered or worshiped
cross off
Remove or eliminate something from a list
cross out
To delete or cancel something
cross paths
Meet or encounter someone by chance
cross someone's palm
to pay or bribe someone
cross someone's path
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cross that bridge when one comes to it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cross the aisle
To cooperate or form an alliance with someone from a different political party
cross the line
to go beyond what is acceptable or reasonable
cross the stream where it is shallowest
Act where it is easiest or safest
cross the Thames
to attend a meeting or event in a different part of a city
cross the Tiber
To convert to Catholicism
cross to take up
to accept a challenge
crow to pick
a dispute or issue to be settled
crow to pluck
to have a dispute or issue to resolve
crow to pull
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
crowd in on
To surround or press in on someone closely
crowd sail
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cruel mistress
Something that is attractive but also punishing or unkind
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