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cum grano salisWith a grain of salt; with a bit of common sense and skepticism.Rate it:
cuntfulThe amount that can fit in a vagina.Rate it:
cup of joeA cup of coffee.Rate it:
cup of teaA cup full of tea.Rate it:
cup of teaWhatever suits or interests one.Rate it:
cupboard loveAn affection shown only to get somethingRate it:
curate's eggA thing which has good and bad parts.Rate it:
curb appealThe visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".Rate it:
curb appealThe visual attractiveness of an automobile, as seen from street level.Rate it:
curb crawlerA prostitute's client, especially one who travels in a car to search for a prostitute.Rate it:
cure allpanaceaRate it:
curiosity got the better of meTo gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something.Rate it:
curiosity is your own limitYou can only think to your minds curiosity limit.Rate it:
curiosity killed the catOne should not be curious about things that can be dangerous.Rate it:
curl someone's hairTo frighten, dismay, or excite someone thoroughly .Rate it:
curl upto curl, make curly, shape into curlsRate it:
curl upto become curlyRate it:
curl upto coil or shrivel, make into a coilRate it:
curl upto become coiled or shriveledRate it:
curl upto shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.Rate it:
curling tongshairstyling aidRate it:
curry favorTo seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.Rate it:
curse like a paganto swear very rudelyRate it:
curse outAlternative form of cuss outRate it:
curtain-raiserIn a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance.Rate it:
curtain-raiserA prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.Rate it:
curveballA forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve".Rate it:
curveballAn unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.Rate it:
cushtyslang word: perfect, good,happyRate it:
cut a cheese?To Break Wind:Rate it:
cut a dashTo make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.Rate it:
cut a dealA Special Arrangement, Contract, Agreement, Permission, Bargain Price, 'Good Deal'.Rate it:
cut a figureTo present an image; to make an impression.Rate it:
cut a rugTo dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.Rate it:
cut a sorry figureTo be regarded unfavorably by others by making a bad impression E.g. Looking embarrassed or humiliated in an unpleasant situation.Rate it:
cut a swathVariant form of cut a wide swath.Rate it:
cut a wide swathTo behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.Rate it:
cut a wide swathTo clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.Rate it:
cut aboveSuperior to the norm.Rate it:
cut aboveSuperior to.Rate it:
cut acrossTo take a shortcut over or through.Rate it:
cut acrossTo go through figurative barriers; to go beyond an expected boundary.Rate it:
cut and driedSimple, straightforward, clear, or certain.Rate it:
cut and thrustA vehement argumentRate it:
cut any cornersDon’t take any shortcuts and produce shoddy workRate it:
cut backTo reduce the amount of.Rate it:
cut backTo reduce spending.Rate it:
cut backTo reduce consumption.Rate it:
cut baitTo give up on something in order to pursue something else.Rate it:
cut baitTo chop up fish bait for use.Rate it:

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