Idioms and Phrases : C

Idioms and Phrases : C

» Can't Cut The Mustard: Someone who isn't adequate enough to compete or participate.
» Cast Iron Stomach: Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.

» Charley Horse: Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp.

» Chew someone out: Verbally scold someone.

» Chip on his Shoulder: Angry today about something that occured in the past.

» Chow Down: To eat.

» Close but no Cigar: To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.

» Cock and Bull Story: An unbelievable tale.

» Come Hell Or High Water: Any difficult situation or obstacle.

» Crack Someone Up: To make someone laugh.

» Cross Your Fingers: To hope that something happens the way you want it to.

» Cry Over Split Milk: When you complain about a loss from the past.

» Cry Wolf: Intentionally raise a false alarm.

» Cup Of Joe: A cup of coffee.

» Curiosity Killed The Cat: Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation.

» Cut to the Chase: Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point.

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