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chrome hornThe front bumper of a car when used to bump another vehicle, usually to inform the driver of the other vehicle, that the first car would like to pass.Rate it:

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claw offto beat to windward to avoid being driven on to a lee shoreRate it:

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clean cutclearly outlinedRate it:

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clear cutdefiniteRate it:

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clear cutStraightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.Rate it:

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clear cutHaving had all vegetation removed.Rate it:

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clear offTo leave abruptlyRate 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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clock offto end workRate it:

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close offTo seal or block the entrance to a road, an area, or a building so that people cannot enter.Rate it:

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close outOf a wave, to break all at once, instead of progressively along its length.Rate it:

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close upTo heal a cut or other wound.Rate it:

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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:

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cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkeyExtremely cold.Rate it:

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come down off your high horse!Appearing Haughty, Belligerent, Egotistical,Rate it:

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come offTo become detached.Rate it:

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come to a headTo rapidly come to a turning point.Rate it:

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come to a headTo suddenly make mature or perfected that which was inchoate or imperfectly formed.Rate it:

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come to a headTo suddenly reveal that which has lain latent for a time.Rate it:

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come unstuckTo get into trouble, to have an accident or mishap, to go off the rails.Rate it:

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Come Up Smelling Like a RoseTo come out of any embarrassing situation in a careful manner, without hurting one’s pride, reputation and integrityRate it:

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comfortably offReasonably wealthyRate it:

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command performanceA dramatic, musical, or similar entertainment performed before a monarch or other head of state, especially in a circumstance where that ruler has requested or ordered the performance.Rate it:

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comme chat sur braiseLike a cat on hot bricks.Rate it:

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comme un nigaud, j'ai donné dedansLike a goose, I fell into the trap.Rate it:

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common nameThe name by which a species is known to the general public, rather than its taxonomic or scientific name.Rate it:

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como quierasas you likeRate it:

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cone offTo close by putting traffic cones around.Rate it:

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contentio (opp. sermo) (Off. 2. 48)pathetic address; emotional language.Rate it:

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cookThe head cook of a manor houseRate it:

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cook offTo pull the pin from a grenade and wait two or three seconds before throwing.Rate it:

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cook offTo cause an accidental detonation of explosives, especially due to excess heat.Rate it:

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cook offTo accidentally detonate, especially as the result of excess heat.Rate it:

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cook offAs with above, except to unintentionally wait so long that the grenade detonates.Rate it:

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cool headA calm, focused demeanor and mindset; a person having such characteristics.Rate it:

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cool offTo decrease in temperature, activity, or temper.Rate it:

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cool offTo cause to decrease in temperature, activity or temper.Rate it:

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cop offto leave school earlyRate it:

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cop off withTo successfully engage the company of someone for a period of time.Rate it:

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cordon offTo protect from intrusion by enclosing in a rope barrier.Rate it:

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cork offTo fall asleep.Rate it:

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cotton toTo like; approve of, accept, or tolerate.Rate it:

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cotton-pickingAn intensifier, like "darn", used for emphasis or to signify that something is of little value.Rate it:

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count offTo count aloud.Rate it:

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courir comme un dératéTo go like a shot; To run like mad.Rate it:

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cracked the whipMy former boss demanded much in the manner of results, production. In addition he worked us long hours without advance notice, without overtime, rather promised US time-off in the future.Rate it:

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crazy like a foxBehaving in a foolish, frivolous, or uncomprehending manner as a ruse for concealing clever deeds or deeper intentions.Rate it:

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cream offTo use a cream to remove something.Rate it:

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cream offTo extract the cream or creamy part from something.Rate it:

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cream offTo separate.Rate it:

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