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catmeatSomeone who has been badly beaten.Rate it:

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cause a stirTo cause controversy, or raise a disturbance.Rate it:

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change handsTo become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.Rate it:

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change one's mindTo convince someone to make a decision differing from what a previous one.Rate it:

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change someone's mindTo convince someone to make a decision differing from what a previous one.Rate it:

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change the channelTo redirect someone's attention.Rate it:

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change upTo confuse someone by doing something unexpected or in an unexpected way.Rate it:

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charge upTo motivate, to instill someone with determination.Rate it:

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charm the pants off ofBe very impressed with someone or something that was said or done.Rate it:

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chase afterTo chase someone.Rate it:

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chase afterTo pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.Rate it:

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chase downTo pursue and apprehend someone.Rate it:

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chase offto make someone or something go awayRate it:

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cheat out ofTo trick into giving something up; to unfairly deprive someone of.Rate it:

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cheater cheater pumpkin eaterWhen someone is cheating.Rate it:

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check throughTo permit someone to continue onward, e.g. through a security checkpoint, after verifying their identity, tickets, etc.Rate it:

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checks off all the boxesmeets all the criteria; usually said about what someone is looking for in a man or womanRate it:

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cheer upTo make someone happy.Rate it:

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cheese cutterSomeone who flatulates; especially someone who is known for their flatulation; someone who cuts the cheese.Rate it:

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chew somebody outTo berate; to shout at someone.Rate it:

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Chew Someone OutTo handle someone roughly and scold them severelyRate it:

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chickens coming home to roostConsequences visited upon someone who originally had appeared to escape them.Rate it:

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chip off the old blockSomeone who takes after their parent.Rate it:

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chopped liverA person or object which is not worthy of being noticed; someone or something insignificant.Rate it:

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chum upTo make friends with someone.Rate it:

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clamorem tollere (Liv. 3. 28)to raise a shout, a cry.Rate it:

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Clean Bill of HealthTo declare someone or something to be innocent, in healthy condition or satisfactory enoughRate it:

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clean someone's clockTo defeat decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.Rate it:

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clear one's nameprove someone's innocence; exonerateRate it:

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cling toTo remain by side; to refuse to leave the company of someone to whom one has an intense emotional attachment.Rate it:

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clip someone's wingsTo restrict someone's freedomRate it:

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Clip Your WingsTo cut off luxuries and privileges or take away the power and authority enjoyed by someoneRate it:

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clitlickerSomeone who flatters others, especially women, in a manner that seems obsequious and submissive.Rate it:

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close downTo surround someone, as to impede their movement.Rate it:

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closed bookA person or thing that cannot be easily understood; someone or something incomprehensible or puzzling.Rate it:

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clue (someone) inTo inform, instruct, or tell.Rate it:

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cock pilotSomeone that is very preoccupied with penises and being sexually penetrated, particularly a gay male bottomRate it:

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Cold ShoulderTo show unfriendly attitude to someone by ignoring or giving him her less importanceRate it:

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Come AgainTo ask someone to repeat something, as words or tone delivered earlier were not clear enoughRate it:

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come beforeTo appear publicly in front of someone superior.Rate it:

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come forto search for something or someone, in order to catch them/it.Rate it:

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come on overto visit someone's home.Rate it:

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come overTo change one's position or location, especially to someone's place of residence; to come by.Rate it:

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come to papaA phrase used to encourage someone or something to approach.Rate it:

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come to somebody's aidTo assist and rescue someone.Rate it:

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come to someone's aidTo assist and rescue someone.Rate it:

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come to someone's rescueTo rescue (or save) someone from further harmRate it:

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come togetherUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: to come together. To meet. To arrive at a destination with someone after having travelled there with each other. To achieve orgasm at the same time.Rate it:

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command performanceA task, activity, or other assignment which one undertakes in order to satisfy someone in authority, such as an employer.Rate it:

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congratulations! i knew you had it in you.Used to congratulate someone on their achievement.Rate it:

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