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che ore sonoWhat time is it?Rate it:

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che sara saraUsed to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1892 March 17, Cigarette, Rate it:

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che sera seraUsed to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1604, Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus:Why then belike we must sin, / And so consequently die. / Aye, we must die an everlasting death. / What doctrine call you this ? Che, sera, sera: / What will be*, shall be; Divinity adieu. / These Metaphysics of Magicians, / And necromantic books, are heavenly.Rate it:

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cheat sheetA sheet of paper containing notes used to assist on a test.Rate it:

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cheat sheetAny summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, a crib sheet.Rate it:

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check is in the mailA common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors.Rate it:

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

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cheese itA minced oath used as a warning to stop, hide, or flee.Rate it:

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chemical imbalanceUsed other than as an idiom: see chemical, imbalance.Rate it:

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chemically imbalancedUsed other than as an idiom: see chemically, imbalanced.Rate it:

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chestnut(Often "old chestnut") A worn-out meme; a phrase, etc. so often repeated as to have grown tiresome.Rate it:

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chew offUsed other than as an idiom: see chew, off.Rate it:

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chew the fatTo chat idly or generally waste time talking.Rate it:

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chicken filletUsed other than as an idiom: A piece of chicken breast meat.Rate it:

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chicken liverUsed other than as an idiom: see chicken, liver.Rate it:

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childhood friendUsed other than as an idiom: see childhood, friend. (This entry is here for translation purposes only.)Rate it:

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chill girlUsed other than as an idiom: see chill, girl.Rate it:

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Chinese cherryUsed other than as an idiom: see Chinese, cherry.Rate it:

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

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Chip Off the Old BlockA child who shares the same looks, abilities and characteristics as of his parentsRate it:

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chop downUsed other than as an idiom: see chop, down.Rate it:

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Christmas is comingUsed as a reminder or warning regarding an impending deadline.Rate it:

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Christmas presentUsed other than as an idiom: see Christmas, present.Rate it:

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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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circle gets the squareAn affirmative response; often used sarcastically.Rate it:

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climb downUsed other than as an idiom. To descend by climbing.Rate it:

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cling toused literally: cling + toRate it:

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clock is tickingTime is running out; a deadline is approaching.Rate it:

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clock outTo officially record a work-termination time for.Rate it:

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clock outTo end work; to officially record a time when one terminates a period of work.Rate it:

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clock upTo accumulate a large amount of time.Rate it:

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close enough for government workIt is not worth investing additional time on perfecting this thing.Rate it:

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close to the windUsed other than as an idiom: see close to, the, wind.Rate it:

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close upTo shut a building or a business for a period of time.Rate it:

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closed formUsed other than as an idiom: see closed, form.Rate it:

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closing timeThe time when a public house closes. Used to invite final drink orders.Rate it:

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closing timeUsed to suggest that a deadline for action is imminent.Rate it:

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closing timeUsed other than as an idiom: see closing, time.Rate it:

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cloud nineA state of happiness, elation or bliss; often used in the phrase on cloud nine.Rate it:

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clue stickA metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.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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coiffer sainte catherineTo remain an old maid.Rate it:

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cold day in HellThe time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.Rate it:

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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:

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cold readingUsed other than as an idiom: see cold, reading.Rate it:

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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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collect dustTo remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.Rate it:

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come againCould you repeat that? Repeat that please. a polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been saidRate it:

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come againUsed as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit.Rate it:

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come apartUsed other than as an idiom: see come, apart.Rate it:

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