cat's meow »
A self-satisfied person.
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catch up »
To compensate for or make up a deficiency.
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change horses in midstream »
To change plans or approaches at an inopportune time, such as when an effort is already underway, generally considered an inadvisable thing to do.
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che sara sara »
Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1892 March 17, Cigarette,
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chime in »
To talk; to join in conversation or discussion.
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chip on one's shoulder »
A form of challenge in the same spirit as a medieval knight throwing down his gauntlet.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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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 about »
To tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.
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come out of the closet »
To tell others about homosexuality, bisexuality or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.
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come out with »
To say something unexpected.
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come the acid »
To make oneself unpleasant, especially by sarcasm.
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come to »
To stop a sailing vessel, especially by turning into the wind. See also come about.
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come to grief »
To have a disastrous outcome.
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come unhinged »
To become angered or crazy; to lose control of one's senses or sanity.
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