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Cross that Bridge when You Come to ItDon’t worry about unnecessary things, don’t over-think a problem, deal with the difficulty when it arrives, don’t predict problems in your headRate it:
cross the aisleOf a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.Rate it:
cross the aisleTo vote, unite, or otherwise co-operate with members of another political party in order to achieve governmental or political action.Rate it:
cross the floorOf a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.Rate it:
cross the floorTo vote against one's own political party in parliament.Rate it:
cross the lineTo cross the equator, as a vessel at sea.Rate it:
cross the lineTo overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.Rate it:
cross the rubiconTo make an irreversible decision or to take an action with consequences.Rate it:
cross-purposeA contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or misconceived one.Rate it:
cross-purposeA conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.Rate it:
crossing the barNavigating the dangerous wave action encountered at delta junction of river mouth and ocean reaches.Rate it:
crossing the barPoetic Expression for passing out of this world:Rate it:
crow overTo triumph over.Rate it:
crowbaitWeak, or not in good health.Rate it:
crowd in onTo join when not wanted; to force one's way into a situation where one is unwelcome.Rate it:
crowd outTo force to leave by crowding; to push out or away.Rate it:
crowd togetherTo push into an excessively small space; to pack tightly.Rate it:
crowd upTo come together, to form a crowd.Rate it:
crowd-pleaserSomething that is pleasing to the majority of a group.Rate it:
crown jewelsA part of a company sought by another in a hostile takeover.Rate it:
crown jewelsA prized possession or asset.Rate it:
crown jewelsThe jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy. I.e., crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.Rate it:
crown jewelsThe male genitalia.Rate it:
crowned headsmonarchsRate it:
crude oilunrefined petroleumRate it:
cruisin' for a bruisin'Alternative form of cruising for a bruisingRate it:
cruising for a bruisingFollowing a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself.Rate it:
crumb downto clean by removing crumbs fromRate it:
crumple upTo become crumpled or messily folded up.Rate it:
crumple upTo crumple or messily fold.Rate it:
crumple upTo collapse; to give up and fold in a stressful situation.Rate it:
crunch numbersTo figure; to do the math.Rate it:
crush outTo force out or separate by pressure.Rate it:
cry all the way to the bankTo be happy due to the receipt of money, although expressing sorrow about the cause of such receipt.Rate it:
cry downto cry until it is tired.Rate it:
cry downTo decryRate it:
cry for helpActing out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help.Rate it:
cry for helpIn her second year at the school Alexis stopped doing her homework and would often scribble on walls. Her teachers wondered whether this was a cry for help, or if she was simply misbehaving.Rate it:
cry foulTo protest about something which appears to be unjust.Rate it:
cry in one's beerTo feel sorry for oneself; to feel sadness or regret, especially in combination with self-pity.Rate it:
cry like a baby(of an adult or older child) To bawl unabashedly and pitifully.Rate it:
cry like a little girlTo bawl unabashedly and pitifully.Rate it:
cry me a riverAn admonishment, reminder, chiding, demand or ejaculation addressed to an individual whom evinces sadness. seemingly suffers disappointment, disillusionment, distress, and renders a general resentment toward the people in this world with a constant flow of tears.Rate it:
cry offTo cancel something that one has previously arranged with someone.Rate it:
cry one's eyes outTo moan.Rate it:
cry one's eyes outTo weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.Rate it:
cry outTo shout in a loud voice, due to pain, or fear, or unhappiness.Rate it:
cry out againstTo complain strongly, usually as a group.Rate it:
cry out forTo say that a situation needs a thing, or a solution urgently.Rate it:
cry over spilled milkBecome needlessly upset over trivial reverses or losses, express resentment when others gain incidental items or are chosen instead of your being favored.Rate it:

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A towheaded
B sunlight children
C pool babies
D sister golden hair

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