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clock upTo accumulate a large amount of time.Rate it:
clock upTo accumulate a large distance.Rate it:
clog upto completely physically blockRate it:
clogs to clogs in three generations(UK) Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchildRate it:
close as waxMiserly.Rate it:
close downTo stop trading as a business.Rate it:
close downTo surround someone, as to impede their movement.Rate it:
close enough for government workIt is not worth investing additional time on perfecting this thing.Rate it:
close fistedstingyRate it:
close inTo enclose, lock up inside something.Rate it:
close in onTo enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.Rate it:
close in onTo catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit.Rate it:
close in onTo near a goal or completion.Rate it:
close of playThe end of the working dayRate it:
close of playThe end of the final game (not to be confused with set or match) during a day at the All England Tennis Championships (Wimbledon)Rate it:
close of playThe end of a day's playRate it:
close offTo seal or block the entrance to a road, an area, or a building so that people cannot enter.Rate it:
close one's eyesTo ignore.Rate it:
close one's eyes and think of EnglandTo accept (rather than fight)-and distract oneself so as to be able to endure-bad or unwanted sex, or by extension any unpleasant but inevitable experience.Rate it:
close outto terminate; to call the end of.Rate it:
close outOf a wave, to break all at once, instead of progressively along its length.Rate it:
close outTo terminate a computer program.Rate it:
close outExclude by blocking all opportunities to enter or join.Rate it:
close ranksto regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.Rate it:
close shaveA near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.Rate it:
close shaveA shave that is very short or near the skin.Rate it:
Close ShaveTo escape a dangerous situation very closely or to avoid some errors with a slight marginRate it:
close the faceTo turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.Rate it:
close the stable door after the horse has boltedTo attempt to prevent a problem only to find it has already happened.Rate it:
close to homeAffecting people close to, or within, ones family circle.Rate it:
close to the windUsed other than as an idiom: see close to, the, wind.Rate it:
close to the windNear a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.Rate it:
close to the windIn a direction almost opposite to that from which the wind is blowingRate it:
close upTo shut a building or a business for a period of time.Rate it:
close upTo move people closer together.Rate it:
close up shopTo shut down a shop; to end a business activity.Rate it:
close, but no cigarThat's almost correct, but not quite.Rate it:
closed bookA person or thing that cannot be easily understood; someone or something incomprehensible or puzzling.Rate it:
closed formA form (expression) that does not use limits, implicitly or explicitly.Rate it:
closed formUsed other than as an idiom: see closed, form.Rate it:
closing timeThe time when a public house closes. Used to invite final drink orders.Rate it:
closing timeUsed other than as an idiom: see closing, time.Rate it:
closing timeUsed to suggest that a deadline for action is imminent.Rate it:
clothes don't make the manAn aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.Rate it:
clothing lineA collection of apparel designed for a target audience and sold in retail locations and/or online stores.Rate it:
cloud nineA state of happiness, elation or bliss; often used in the phrase on cloud nine.Rate it:
cloud overTo become cloudy or overcast.Rate it:
cloud upTo become cloudy.Rate it:
clout listA usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.Rate it:
clown aboutto have fun in an irresponsible mannerRate it:

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