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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cross the aisle »
To vote, unite, or otherwise co-operate with members of another political party in order to achieve governmental or political action.
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cross the Rubicon »
To make an irreversible decision or to take an action with consequences.
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cup of tea »
Whatever suits or interests one.
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curveball »
An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.
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cut it fine »
To achieve something at the last possible moment, or with no margin for error.
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date with destiny »
An inevitable future event or encounter, especially one which is likely to be momentous.
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day in, day out »
Every day; daily; constantly or continuously; especially, of something that has become routine or monotonous.
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deathblow »
Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc.
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debris field »
Any area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material that once constituted a complete object. Debris fields can be found at the site of air crashes, water vessel sinking, explosions of buildings, collapses, and other events that render a whole entity into components, pieces, or other non-whole items.
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developments »
A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
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developments »
Plural form of development.
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dimber damber upright man »
The chief of a gang of thieves or gypsies.
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dirty money »
Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized. Especially money gained through forgery, bribery, or thievery.
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do one's damnedest »
To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.
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