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clamp down onTo take measures to stop something; to put an end to.Rate it:

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clap onto temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair windRate it:

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claw backTo recover or retake, with great effort, something that was lost.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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climb upTo gradually ascend something.Rate it:

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close inTo enclose, lock up inside something.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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coals to newcastleA pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it's made, or where they already have an abundance.Rate it:

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cock on or spot onSomething is perfectRate 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 and goTo alternately enter and exit into something (physically or figuratively)Rate it:

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come awayto become separated from something away.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 out withTo say something unexpected.Rate it:

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come to mention itWhat you just said reminds me of something; Used to justify a change of subject or a kind of statement that needs some kind of license.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 termsTo accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.Rate it:

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come to terms withTo accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painfulRate it:

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come to think of itBy the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.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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coming out of one's earshaving too much or too many of something; being overloaded or overwhelmedRate 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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como quierasas you likeRate it:

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compliments of the houseSaid when offering something on the house, for free.Rate it:

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conjure up  To create or produce something, seemingly magically.Rate it:

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conked outTo fall asleep after doing something strenuous.Rate it:

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consist ofTo be composed or made up of something.Rate it:

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cooking with gasNow doing something in an effective way.Rate it:

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Cooking With GasTo perform or complete something with excellence and enthusiasmRate it:

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cool downTo cause something temperature to lower.Rate it:

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corner the marketTo have exclusive possession; to possess something to a high or excessive degree.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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Cost an Arm and a LegSomething very expensive and not worth the cost in few casesRate it:

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cost upto calculate the costs of something.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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cough upto give up somethingRate it:

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could do withTo need something that would be beneficial.Rate it:

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could go all dayOne has much to say about something, but chooses to say only a fraction of it.Rate it:

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could have, would have, should haveExpressing regret at something that cannot now be changed.Rate it:

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count into do a countdown before the start of something, especially a musical performance.Rate it:

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count sheepTo attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.Rate it:

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

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crank upTo increase, as the volume, power or energy of something.Rate it:

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crank upTo start something mechanical, an act that often used to involve cranking.Rate it:

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crawl before you walkTo learn the basics before doing something at a more advanced level.Rate it:

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crawl withTo include or be covered with swarms or large numbers of (something, especially insects or people); to have in great numbers or multitudes.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 extract the cream or creamy part from something.Rate it:

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