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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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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chow down »
To eat, especially to eat vigorously.
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chrome horn »
The front bumper of a car when used to bump another vehicle, usually to inform the driver of the other vehicle, that the first car would like to pass.
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chuck away »
To discard, or throw away.
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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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circles around »
Far faster or better than.
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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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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 empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from.
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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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clean up one's act »
To reform; to improve one's habits.
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clogs to clogs in three generations »
(UK) Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchild
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