caucus race »
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, esp. presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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cause a stir »
To cause controversy, or raise a disturbance.
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ceterum censeo »
A formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.
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chain reaction »
A series of events, each one causing the next.
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chalkface »
A musical concept or genre in which music is completely improvised and never played twice. Most often mixing elements of hip-hop, metal, punk and avant-garde jazz.
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champ at the bit »
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
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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 tune »
To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
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charley horse »
A muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg.
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chase a rainbow »
To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.
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chase down »
To investigate the cause of something.
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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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che sara sara »
Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1892 March 17, Cigarette,
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che sera sera »
Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1604, Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus:Why then belike we must sin, / And so consequently die. / Aye, we must die an everlasting death. / What doctrine call you this ? Che, sera, sera: / What will be*, shall be; Divinity adieu. / These Metaphysics of Magicians, / And necromantic books, are heavenly.
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