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

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close downTo surround someone, as to impede their movement.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 upTo shut a building or a business for a period of time.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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closing timeThe time when a public house closes. Used to invite final drink orders.Rate it:

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

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closing timeUsed to suggest that a deadline for action is imminent.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 day in HellThe time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.Rate 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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collect dustTo remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.Rate 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 be of greater importanceRate it:

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come beforeTo precede.Rate it:

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come beforeto be judged, decided or discussed by authority.Rate 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 in from the coldTo gain widespread acceptance in a group or society, especially where there was not any before.Rate it:

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come in handyTo be useful or helpful, especially at some time in the future.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 rain or come shineIt doesn’t matter what the circumstances are or whatever happens; whatsoever the conditions or the weather is; it's most commonly used to say that an event still happen (will not be canceled) even if it rains; See also, "rain or shine"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 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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come upTo appear before a judge or court.Rate it:

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comedy equals tragedy plus timeA tragic subject can be made into a comedy, given the passage of enough time.Rate it:

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coming out of one's earshaving too much or too many of something; being overloaded or overwhelmedRate 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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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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common lawOne of two legal systems in England and in the United States before 1938 (the other being equity).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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congratulations! you made me so proud!Used to express pride and congratulate someone close to you on his/her achievement.Rate it:

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convivia tempestiva (Arch. 6. 13)a repast which begins in good time.Rate 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 Your GooseTo bring someone down, spoil someone’s quality time or to wreck a happy plan or projectRate it:

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cool itCalm down, relax, take a time out.Rate it:

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Cool Your HeelsTo wait for a long time due to some problem, influence or effectRate it:

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coon's ageA very long time.Rate it:

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cop a feelTo stealthily fondle someone in a sexual manner.Rate 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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cop-outAn excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.Rate it:

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copious free timeA hypothetical time set aside for performing time-consuming tasks, however insinuating that the speaker really has no free time.Rate it:

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correct me if I'm wrongUsed before stating something the speaker believes is true, especially while correcting what another person has said.Rate it:

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cosido a faldasTo be dependent on someone, to be tied to their skirts.Rate it:

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