coining it
Definition: (also coining money) to be earning a lot of money quickly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
cog in the machine
Definition: (also a cog in the wheel) said about one part of a large system or organization Discuss this Idiom in the …
cock and bull story
Definition: An unbelievable tale. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
close but no cigar
Definition: To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
clam up
Definition: To become silent; to stop talking, to shut up. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
chow down
Definition: To eat. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
chip on his shoulder
Definition: Angry today about something that occured in the past. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
chink in one’s armor
Definition: An area of vulnerability Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
chicken-hearted
Definition: not brave. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
chicken out
Definition: To refuse to do something because of fear. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
chew the fat
Definition: To chat idly or generally waste time talking. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
chew someone out
Definition: Verbally scold someone. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
charley horse
Definition: Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
cat nap
Definition: Short sleep. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
cat got your tongue
Definition: Why aren’t you speaking? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
castles in the air
Definition: Plans that are unlikely to happen. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
cast iron stomach
Definition: Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything. Discuss this Idiom in the comments …
cash cow
Definition: someone or something which is a dependable source of appreciable amounts of money;a moneymaker. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
case in point
Definition: an example that illustrates a point Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
carry the ball
Definition: to take charge and control of an activity and be considered reliable enough to do a job. Discuss this Idiom in …
carrot and stick
Definition: an offer involving a reward countered by the threat of punishment. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
can’t cut the mustard
Definition: Someone who isn’t adequate enough to compete or participate. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
calm before the storm
Definition: the calm before the storm is an unussual or false quiet period before a period of upheaval. Discuss this Idiom in …
call someone names
Definition: to call someone by unpleasant, abusive or insulting names. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
call off the dogs
Definition: said when you want someone to stop criticizing you. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
call it a day
Definition: to stop working for the rest of the day. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
call a spade a spade
Definition: to be truthful about something, even if it is rude or unpleasant. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
by the skin of one’s teeth
Definition: Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
by the seat of one’s pants
Definition: To achieve through instinct or do something without advance preparation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
by the name of
Definition: called. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
by the grace of god
Definition: Through the kindness and help of God. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
buy a lemon
Definition: To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away. Discuss this Idiom in the …
button (up) one’s lip
Definition: to stop talking. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
butter up
Definition: To praise or flatter excessively. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bust one’s chops
Definition: To say things intended to harass. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
burn the midnight oil
Definition: To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
build bridges
Definition: to improve relationships between people. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
browned off
Definition: annoyed, upset, angry, bored, fed up, disgusted. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bring to knees
Definition: to destroy or defeat someone or something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bring home the bacon
Definition: get a job and bring home money earned from this job. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bright as a button
Definition: intelligent. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
break a leg
Definition: A superstitious way to say ‘good luck’ without saying ‘good luck’, but rather the opposite. Discuss this Idiom in the comments …
boots on the ground
Definition: The ground forces actually fighting in a war or conflict at the time of speaking, rather than troops not engaged or …
bob
Definition: Said to mean “No problem”, “the solution is simple”, “there you have it” (appended to the end of a description of …
blue-eyed boy
Definition: (also fair-haired boy) a person highly regarded by someone and treated with special favor Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
blue moon
Definition: A rare event or occurance.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
blow a kiss
Definition: To kiss one’s hand, then blow on the hand in a direction towards the recipient. Discuss this Idiom in the comments …
blow a fuse
Definition: become uncontrolably angry;lose your temper. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
blood is thicker than water
Definition: family relations are more important than all other relationships. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
blessing in desguise
Definition: a blessing in disguise is said when a misfortune has some unexpected benefits Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.