chalkface »
A cliff or quarry exposing chalk, e.g. the White Cliffs of Dover.
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chalkface »
A musical concept or genre in which music is completely improvised and never played twice. Most often mixing elements of hip-hop, metal, punk and avant-garde jazz.
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chip on one's shoulder »
A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harboured grievance, sense of inferiority, or having something to prove.
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circle the wagons »
To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack.
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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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cite chapter and verse »
To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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clean house »
To reform by removing undesirable personnel and procedures.
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clean out »
To clean, especially to tidy by removing the contents.
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clean out »
To empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from.
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clean up one's act »
To reform; to improve one's habits.
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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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close down »
To surround someone, as to impede their movement.
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close enough for government work »
It is not worth investing additional time on perfecting this thing.
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close up »
To move people closer together.
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