clean up »
To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.
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clean up »
To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house.
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clear cut »
Having had all vegetation removed.
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clear the decks »
To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement.
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climb the walls »
To behave in a distressed or frantic manner; to feel very agitated.
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climb up »
To gradually ascend something.
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climbing the walls »
Present participle of climb the walls.
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clothes don't make the man »
An aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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cock up »
Unintentionally; to screw up, mess up or f** up.
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cold snap »
A period of exceptionally cold weather.
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cold turkey »
The sudden and complete withdrawal of a dependent substance, especially of a drug.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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come a cropper »
To fall headlong from a horse.
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come across »
To find, usually by accident.
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