cook up »
To prepare a heroin dose by heating.
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coug it »
To suddenly lose a contest through reversal of fortune, mistakes, or bad judgment. The phrase is analogous to "blow it", or "snatch defeat from the jaws of victory".
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country mile »
A long way, a great distance.
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creature comfort »
Any small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home.
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creature feature »
A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role.
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cross the aisle »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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cross the floor »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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cry wolf »
To raise a false alarm; to constantly warn others about an imagined threat, thereby failing to get assistance when a real threat appears.
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cut up »
distress greatly
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cutting edge »
The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
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dead heat »
A close race or contest in which no winner is apparent.
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deadbeat dad »
A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.
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death by spellcheck »
The problems caused by spellcheckers being incapable of correcting most homophone confusions.
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death knell »
A sign or omen foretelling the death or destruction of something.
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death knell »
The tolling of a bell announcing death.
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