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casu consultoAccidentally on purpose: something done deliberately, though apparently accidentally.Rate it:

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casual expressiona word in the dictionary that has an alternate definition than the dictionary definition or a phrase that means something different than its words put together would literally mean when put togetherRate it:

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Cat Got Your TongueTo not answer any query, to stop saying anything if one ask somethingRate it:

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cat in the meal-tubSomething concealed; a hidden danger.Rate it:

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cat in the sackSomething to be suspicious of.Rate it:

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cat that ate the canaryA person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.Rate it:

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cat's pajamasA highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.Rate it:

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cat's meowA highly sought-after and fancy example of something.Rate it:

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catch a break!To receive or get lucky opportunityRate it:

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catch a tanTo get a suntan.Rate it:

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catch heatTo get into trouble with somebody; to be scolded or chastised.Rate it:

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catch sight ofto see for a brief period; to get a glimpse ofRate it:

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Catch Someone Red-HandedTo get hold of a person or situation, while a wrong act is being carried outRate it:

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catch someone with one's hand in the cookie jarTo catch someone taking something that he or she is not entitled to.Rate it:

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catch someone's driftIf you catch someone's drift (or get someone's drift) it means you understand what they mean; this phrase is used especially when you want to get an idea across to someone but you don't want to exactly speak the words you mean or if you think the listener may be confused about what you meanRate it:

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catch upTo be reaching something that had been ahead.Rate it:

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catch upTo get news.Rate it:

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catch upget level withRate it:

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caucus raceA political competition; the game of campaigning and one-upmanship to get votes and be elected.Rate it:

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caught in the actTo be found doing something that you weren't supposed to be doing, while you're doing it.Rate it:

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caution - slippery when wetWarning, often in the form of a sign, that people should pay attention when walking on a wet and slippery ground not to fall down and get injured.Rate it:

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cave inThe act of something collapsing or caving in.Rate it:

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cave inThe location where something has caved in.Rate it:

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caveat emptorUsed as a warning to anyone buying something that there might be unforeseen problems or faults with what is bought.Rate it:

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caviar to the generalSomething of quality unbefitting those who possess it.Rate it:

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ce n'est pas mal, mais il y a encore quelque chose qui clocheIt is not bad, but there is still something wrong.Rate it:

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cet homme se tirerait d'un puitsThat man would get out of any difficulty, is full of resource.Rate it:

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chalk up toTo attribute or account for something.Rate it:

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Champ at the BitTo show sheer willingness to do something or become impatient to begin itRate 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 downTo run towards something in an effort to stop it going forward.Rate it:

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charge upTo recharge, to give electrical power to something.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 a rainbowTo pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.Rate it:

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chase awayto get rid ofRate it:

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chase downTo investigate the cause of something.Rate it:

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chase offto make someone or something go awayRate it:

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cheap thrillSomething simple done for pleasureRate it:

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

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check offto remove something from a list, by crossing it or otherwiseRate it:

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check outUsed to draw attention to something and stimulate excitement about it.Rate it:

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check throughTo inspect something, often to try to find errors, problems, etc.Rate it:

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check up onTo examine or inspect something in order to determine its condition; to check outRate it:

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cherry-pickTo pick out the best, or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.Rate it:

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

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chew upto chew so as to make something pulpyRate it:

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Chew Up the SceneryTo describe something in an exaggerated manner or to show hyper-emotionsRate it:

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Chew Your CudTo have a detailed analysis about anything or to think about something in a very deep mannerRate it:

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chicken outTo shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.Rate it:

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child's playSomething particularly simple or easy.Rate it:

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