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coach upTo coach; to instruct.Rate it:
coals to newcastleA pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it's made, or where they already have an abundance.Rate it:
coat of armsheraldic insigniaRate it:
cobble togetherTo put together without adequate preparation or equipment; to improvise minimally usable.Rate it:
cobble upTo hastily construct.Rate it:
coca cola zero suar with a hint of vanillaa way to advertise coca cola zero sugar with a hint of vanillaRate it:
cock a hoopelatedRate it:
cock a snookTo spread one hand, place the thumb on the nose and wriggle some of the fingers as a gesture of disrespect.Rate it:
cock cheesesmegma or dried semen on the glans penis usually underneath the foreskinRate it:
cock in the henhouseA man in a situation where he has access to many women, presumably intending to seduce them.Rate it:
cock of the roostA proud or conceited person.Rate it:
cock of the walkA proud or conceited person.Rate it:
cock of the walkW:The Pogues - w:The Irish Rover.Rate it:
cock on or spot onSomething is perfectRate it:
cock pilotSomeone that is very preoccupied with penises and being sexually penetrated, particularly a gay male bottomRate it:
cock upUnintentionally; to screw up, mess up or f** up.Rate it:
cock-and-bull storyA far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.Rate it:
cocker upTo indulge; to bolster, encourage.Rate it:
cockney slangLondon slang most common in London, ukRate it:
coffee soup and crackersA Depression Daze midnight treat of crumbled salted soda crackers immersed in a mug of hot coffee, well accented with cream and white sugar.Rate it:
coffee talkInformal conversation among friends or acquaintances, of the kind that occurs in a casual gathering where people sit together and drink coffee.Rate it:
coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:
cognitive dissonanceThe state of behaving in a way that runs contrary to one's core values, worldview, ideals, and/or moral compass. One who does not practice as they preach could be said to have cognitive dissonanceRate it:
coil upto make, or become, coiledRate it:
coke dickErectile dysfunction caused by cocaine use.Rate it:
coke dickA penis that is flaccid as a result of cocaine-induced erectile dysfunction.Rate it:
cold as a wagon tireDead.Rate it:
cold as a witch's titVery cold.Rate it:
cold as iceVery cold.Rate it:
cold comfortC. 1594, William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, act 4, sc. 1.Rate it:
cold comfortMuch less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.Rate it:
cold day in HellThe time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.Rate it:
cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkeyExtremely cold.Rate it:
Cold FeetHaving a second thought while making a decision, lack of confidence or having fear of taking some daring stepRate it:
cold fishA heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.Rate it:
cold hands, warm heartImplies inner beauty; a caring person; warm-heartedRate it:
cold hands, warm heart; dirty feet, no sweetheart!A few old timer's "fun" way to compliment a lady & to find out if she could be courted.Rate it:
cold hard cashMoney, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.Rate it:
cold oneA beer.Rate it:
cold readingUsed other than as an idiom: see cold, reading.Rate it:
cold readingThe technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing in on any positive responses, in order to give the impression of having information about a person or event.Rate it:
cold shoulderA deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.Rate it:
Cold ShoulderTo show unfriendly attitude to someone by ignoring or giving him her less importanceRate it:
cold snapA period of exceptionally cold weather.Rate it:
cold treatmentSilent treatment.Rate it:
cold treatmentCold shoulder.Rate it:
cold turkeyThe physiological effects of such a withdrawal.Rate it:
Cold TurkeyTo quit any habit all of a suddenRate it:
cold turkeyThe sudden and complete withdrawal of a dependent substance, especially of a drug.Rate it:
collateral damageA damage to things that are incidental to the intended target. It is frequently used as a military term where non-combatants are accidentally or unintentionally killed or wounded and/or non-combatant property damaged as result of the attack on legitimate enemy targets.Rate it:

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