chopped liver »
A person or object which is not worthy of being noticed; someone or something insignificant.
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cite chapter and verse »
To provide specific references from an authoritative book, as the Bible or a book of statutes or rules, to support a statement.
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clay »
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
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clay »
A tennis court surface.
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clean house »
To reform by removing undesirable personnel and procedures.
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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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clear up »
To clarify, to correct a misconception.
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climb up »
To make a gradual ascent or increase.
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climb up »
To gradually ascend something.
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clock up »
To accumulate a large distance.
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close off »
To seal or block the entrance to a road, an area, or a building so that people cannot enter.
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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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coals to Newcastle »
A pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it's made, or where they already have an abundance.
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cock a snook »
To spread one hand, place the thumb on the nose and wriggle some of the fingers as a gesture of disrespect.
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