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

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cheater cheater pumpkin eaterWhen someone is cheating.Rate it:

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check throughTo permit someone to continue onward, e.g. through a security checkpoint, after verifying their identity, tickets, etc.Rate it:

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check your attitude (at the door)The speaker is warning the listener that their attitude may have adverse effects and advising that the listener change their attitude. Adding "at the door" at the end of this phrases means to leave your attitude outside/don't bring that attitude in hereRate it:

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checks off all the boxesmeets all the criteria; usually said about what someone is looking for in a man or womanRate it:

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cheese cutterSomeone who flatulates; especially someone who is known for their flatulation; someone who cuts the cheese.Rate it:

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chew somebody outTo berate; to shout at someone.Rate it:

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chickens coming home to roostConsequences visited upon someone who originally had appeared to escape them.Rate it:

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chopped liverA person or object which is not worthy of being noticed; someone or something insignificant.Rate it:

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chum upTo make friends with someone.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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clear awayTo leave, disappearRate it:

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clear offTo leave abruptlyRate it:

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cling toTo remain by side; to refuse to leave the company of someone to whom one has an intense emotional attachment.Rate it:

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Clip Your WingsTo cut off luxuries and privileges or take away the power and authority enjoyed by someoneRate it:

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clitlickerSomeone who flatters others, especially women, in a manner that seems obsequious and submissive.Rate it:

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close downTo surround someone, as to impede their movement.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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come awayTo leave a place or cease an activity in a particular mood or condition.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 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 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 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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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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commeatum militibus dare (opp. petere)to give furlough, leave of absence to soldiers.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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cop a feelTo stealthily fondle someone in a sexual manner.Rate it:

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cop offto leave school earlyRate 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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cradle robberA person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger or who employs or otherwise engages a young person for a purpose inappropriate for his or her age.Rate it:

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crawl back under your rockleave; get out of here; go back where you came fromRate it:

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credit where credit's dueused to justly praise someoneRate it:

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creep outTo make uncomfortable or afraid; to give someone the creeps.Rate it:

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cross swordsTo quarrel or argue with someone; to have a dispute with someone.Rate it:

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cross swordsTo fight with someone; to duel.Rate it:

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crowd outTo force to leave by crowding; to push out or away.Rate it:

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cuddle upTo lie or sit in a comfortable, relaxed position, especially holding someone else.Rate it:

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culo veo, culo quieroUsed when someone wants something that another person hasRate it:

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cut downPut down, deprecate, put someone in their place, tell 'em off, demean, cut someone down to size.Rate it:

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cut inEspecially, to dance with someone who is already dancing by replacing his or her partner.Rate it:

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cut one's lossesTo abandon an unproductive pursuit or leave a failing situation before it gets worseRate it:

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Cut to the QuickTo hurt someone in a grave manner; to act cold or unkindRate it:

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dar las tantascause someone to take a long timeRate it:

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dead meatSomeone in danger of death or severe punishment.Rate it:

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dead men tell no talesOnce someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.Rate it:

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