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cinq à septafternoon get-together similar to a happy hour, cocktail party, or wine and cheese, held approximately between 5 and 7 p.m.Rate it:

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claw me, claw theeStand by me and I will stand by you.Rate it:

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clean codeSoftware code that is formatted correctly and in an organized manner so that another coder can easily read or modify it.Rate it:

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clean plate clubWhen you have finished eating and there is nothing left on your plate, we say you belong to the clean plate club.Rate it:

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Clear As a BellAnything that can be understood easily and without any confusionRate it:

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clear awayTo dispose of, to get rid of, to remove.Rate it:

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Clear the DecksTo manage way for a major project and it can be only possible if the minor details are addressed properlyRate it:

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clothes don't make the manAn aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.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 hard cashMoney, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.Rate it:

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color me happyit means you are happyRate it:

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combien faites-vous cette étoffe?How much are you asking for this stuff?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 atTo get to, especially with effort or difficulty.Rate it:

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come byTo obtain; to get, now especially by chance or involuntarily.Rate it:

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come down withTo contract or get; to show symptoms of a minor illness.Rate it:

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come here to meIntroduces a topic which is grave or sensitive; listen up; I wanted to tell/ask youRate it:

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come onTo get one's period, start menstruating.Rate it:

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Come Out of Your ShellTo become friendly, stop being shy or get socialRate it:

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come staihow are youRate 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 unstuckTo get into trouble, to have an accident or mishap, to go off the rails.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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comme bon vous sembleJust as you please.Rate it:

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comme on fait son lit, on se coucheAs you make your bed, so you must lie on it.Rate it:

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comme quoiA phrase used to say that: this recent fact or result confirms what we always thought. : it goes to showRate it:

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comme vous voilà arrangé!What a sight you look!Rate it:

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comme vous voilà fagotée!How awkwardly you are dressed! What a fright (or, dowdy) you look!Rate it:

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comment allez-voushow are youRate it:

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comment ça vahow are youRate it:

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comment celaWhat do you mean?Rate it:

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comment les zaricoshow are youRate it:

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comment sont les zaricoshow are youRate it:

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comment vas-tuHow are you?Rate it:

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cómo estáhow are you?Rate it:

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cómo estáshow are you?Rate it:

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como queiraas you wishRate it:

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como quieraas you wishRate it:

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como quierasas you likeRate it:

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cómo se dice...en ingléshow do you say...in English?Rate it:

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como se dizHow do you say in Portuguese?Rate it:

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como vaihow are you ?Rate it:

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con esto y un bizcocho, hasta las ochosee you later, alligatorRate 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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contre qui en avez-vous?Against whom have you a grudge?Rate it:

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cookie-cutterA solution to a problem that can be applied in many situations without modification.Rate it:

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cosas veredesyou'll see that it's a crazy world out thereRate it:

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could have fooled meAlternative form of you could have fooled meRate it:

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could not get elected dogcatcherIs unpopular.Rate it:

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