by trade »
As a profession; professionally.
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call out »
To arrange for a professional to call at your home for some purpose.
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cancel out »
To neutralize the effect of something.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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cat and dog life »
Unhappy married life.
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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 pyjamas »
A highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.
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catch a cold »
To become infected with cold.
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catch fire »
Become engulfed with flames.
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center field »
The defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.
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change of life »
Menopause.
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change one's mind »
To convince someone to make a decision differing from what a previous one.
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change one's mind »
To decide differently than one had decided before.
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change one's tune »
To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
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chat up »
In a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
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