cat that ate the canary »
A person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.
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cat that ate the canary »
A person whose appearance and behavior suggest guilt mixed with other qualities, such as satisfaction or feigned nonchalance.
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cat's cradle »
Any complicated structure which appears to be without purpose.
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cat's meow »
A self-satisfied person.
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catbird seat »
Expression used to describe an enviable position, often one of great advantage.
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catch a buzz »
To become slightly inebriated, but not yet be drunk.
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catch a cold »
To become infected with cold.
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catch dust »
To be rarely used.
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catch fire »
Become engulfed with flames.
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catch hell »
Be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
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catch it »
Be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
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catch out »
To put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.
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catch-as-catch-can »
A. 1681, John Fryer, Richard Chiswell, Robert Roberts, Robert White, A New Account of East-India and Persia, in Eight Letters, Being Nine Years Travels, Begun 1672 and Finished 1681.
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cattle call »
An audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.
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caucus race »
A political competition; the game of campaigning and one-upmanship to get votes and be elected.
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