class clown »
A student who frequently makes jokes or pokes fun; a wiseacre.
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clean out »
To empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from.
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clean up »
To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
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clear up »
Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.
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climb the walls »
To behave in a distressed or frantic manner; to feel very agitated.
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close down »
To stop trading as a business.
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close up »
To shut a building or a business for a period of time.
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close up shop »
To shut down a shop; to end a business activity.
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cloud nine »
A state of happiness, elation or bliss; often used in the phrase on cloud nine.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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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 comfort »
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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cold fish »
A heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
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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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