city slicker »
One accustomed to a city or urban lifestyle or unsuited to life in the country.
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class clown »
A student who frequently makes jokes or pokes fun; a wiseacre.
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clean house »
To reform by removing undesirable personnel and procedures.
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clean up »
To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house.
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clock up »
To accumulate a large amount of time.
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close down »
To surround someone, as to impede their movement.
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close in on »
To enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.
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close shave »
A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.
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close up »
To heal a cut or other wound.
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closed book »
A person or thing that cannot be easily understood; someone or something incomprehensible or puzzling.
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clue stick »
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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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 up »
Unintentionally; to screw up, mess up or f** up.
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Cold hands, warm heart; Dirty feet, no sweetheart! »
A few old timer's "fun" way to compliment a lady & to find out if she could be courted.
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collect dust »
To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.
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