Idioms beginning with C
565 idioms, from “cake crumbs” to “cutting edge”.
All idioms beginning with C
- cake crumbsFood & drink
- cake walk
- cakes and aleSport, games & leisure
- call a spade a spade
- call an audibleSport, games & leisure
- call it a day
- call it a night
- call off the dogs
- call on
- call outTalk & communication
- call roll
- call someone everything but a child of GodTalk & communication
- call someone's bluff
- call someone's numberTalk & communication
- call to accountEffort & character
- call to the barLaw, power & politics
- call upTalk & communication
- calm before the stormAnimals & nature
- camel through the eye of a needle
- camel's nose
- camp out
- can it
- can of corn
- can of worms
- canary fit
- canary in a coal mine
- candle in the wind
- can't get enough
- can't help
- can't stand
- can't stand the sight of
- can't wait
- cap in hand
- cap it all off
- cap over the windmill
- captain's pickSport, games & leisure
- card of tenSport, games & leisure
- care a button
- care a jackstrawSport, games & leisure
- care package
- carried awayEmotions & feelings
- carrot and stickEffort & character
- carry a torchEmotions & feelings
- carry a tuneSport, games & leisure
- carry coals to Newcastle
- carry forward
- carry off
- carry on
- carry one's weightEffort & character
- carry oneself
- carry out
- carry over
- carry someone's water
- carry the canEffort & character
- carry the mailPlaces & travel
- carry the message to GarciaEffort & character
- carry through
- carry water forTalk & communication
- carve out
- carved in stone
- case the joint
- cash in one's chipsSport, games & leisure
- cash on the barrelhead
- cash upMoney & work
- cashed upMoney & work
- cast a chillEmotions & feelings
- cast a shadow
- cast aside
- cast aspersions
- cast in concreteTalk & communication
- cast one's mind back
- cast one's voteLaw, power & politics
- cast pearls before swine
- cast the first stone
- cast up one's accountsMoney & work
- castle in the air
- cat and dog lifeAnimals & nature
- cat got someone's tongue
- cat in the meal-tubFood & drink
- cat in the sack
- cat piss
- cat that ate the canary
- cat-and-mouseSport, games & leisure
- catbird seat
- catch a breakMoney & work
- catch a coldBody, health & looks
- catch a packetMoney & work
- catch a wave
- catch airPlaces & travel
- catch big airSport, games & leisure
- catch dustEffort & character
- catch fire
- catch flies
- catch handsTrouble & conflict
- catch heat
- catch hell
- catch itTrouble & conflict
- catch nappingEmotions & feelings
- catch of the dayFood & drink
- catch on
- catch one's breath
- catch one's deathBody, health & looks
- catch sight of
- catch some rays
- catch some z'sBody, health & looks
- catch someone nappingEmotions & feelings
- catch someone's drift
- catch someone's eyeBody, health & looks
- catch the eye
- catch the sunAnimals & nature
- Catch-22
- catch-as-catch-can
- cat-footed
- cat's cradleSport, games & leisure
- cat's meowAnimals & nature
- the cat's out of the bag
- the cat's pajamas
- the cat's pyjamas
- cattle call
- caucus race
- caught up
- caught with one's pants downEmotions & feelings
- cause a stirEmotions & feelings
- cave in
- caviar to the generalTruth, lies & confusion
- cede the field
- center fieldSport, games & leisure
- chalk and cheese
- chalk off
- chalk something up to experience
- chalk up to
- champ at the bit
- champagne taste on a beer budgetMoney & work
- chance upon
- chance'd be a fine thing
- chances are
- change hands
- change horses in midstream
- change of heartEmotions & feelings
- change of life
- change of pace
- change of sceneryPlaces & travel
- change of tack
- change one's mind
- change one's tune
- change over
- change someone's mind
- change the channel
- change the game
- character assassination
- charge down
- charge up
- charity mugger
- charley horse
- charm offensive
- charmed life
- chase a rainbow
- chase after
- chase off
- chase one's tailEmotions & feelings
- chase rainbows
- chase tail
- chase the dragon
- chat up
- cheap thrillSport, games & leisure
- cheap-arse Tuesday
- cheaper by the dozen
- cheat on
- cheat sheet
- check and balance
- check is in the mail
- check through
- cheeky monkeyAnimals & nature
- cheer upEmotions & feelings
- cheesed offEmotions & feelings
- cherry-pick
- chess pieceSport, games & leisure
- chesterfield rugbySport, games & leisure
- chew off
- chew on
- chew the cudAnimals & nature
- chew the meat and spit out the bones
- chew the scenery
- chew up
- chicken feed
- chicken outEmotions & feelings
- chicken scratch
- chickenization
- chickenize
- the chickens come home to roostTrouble & conflict
- child's play
- chill to the bone
- chilly climateAnimals & nature
- chime in
- China syndrome
- Chinaman on one's back
- Chinaman's chance
- Chinese compliment
- Chinese green
- Chinese overtimeMoney & work
- Chinese puzzle
- Chinese Wall
- chink in the armor
- chink up
- chip away
- chip in
- chip off the old block
- chip on one's shoulder
- chip shot
- chip up
- chirk up
- chocolate teapot
- choke off
- choke the chicken
- chomp at the bit
- choose one's fighter
- choose upPeople & relationships
- choose violence
- chop down
- chopped liverEffort & character
- chow downFood & drink
- Christmas came early
- Christmas graduate
- Christmas tree bill
- chrome dome
- chrome hornPlaces & travel
- chum in the waterSport, games & leisure
- chum up
- chump change
- circle back
- circle the drain
- circle the wagons
- circuit sluggerSport, games & leisure
- circular file
- circular firing squad
- civil tongue
- claim to fame
- clamp down on
- clap eyes onBody, health & looks
- clash of the ashSport, games & leisure
- class clown
- clean break
- clean handsLaw, power & politics
- clean house
- clean someone's clock
- clean up
- clean up one's act
- clean-timbered
- clear blue water
- clear cut
- clear one's linesTalk & communication
- click into gear
- climb down
- climb the walls
- clip it
- clip someone's wings
- clitlicker
- clock inMoney & work
- clock is tickingTime & pace
- clog up
- close, but no cigar
- close enough for government work
- close in on
- close on the heels of
- close one eye
- close one's eyesEffort & character
- close one's eyes and think of England
- close one's mind
- close season
- close the face
- close the stable door after the horse has bolted
- close to home
- closed book
- cloud nineEmotions & feelings
- clout list
- clue stick
- clutch artistSport, games & leisure
- coals to Newcastle
- the coast is clear
- cobbler, keep to your last
- cock a snook
- cock cheese
- cock in the henhouse
- cock of the roostMoney & work
- cock of the walk
- cock one's toesSport, games & leisure
- cock-and-bull story
- coffee talkTalk & communication
- coil up
- coke dick
- cold comfort
- cold day in Hell
- a cold day in JulyAnimals & nature
- cold fish
- cold hand
- cold hard cashMoney & work
- cold shoulder
- cold snapAnimals & nature
- cold treatment
- cold turkey
- collect dustEffort & character
- collect one's thoughtsEmotions & feelings
- come a cropper
- come a long wayEffort & character
- come across
- come againTruth, lies & confusion
- come alive
- come along
- come around
- come back from the dead
- come clean
- come down
- come down in stair rodsAnimals & nature
- come down to
- come down to earth
- come down to us
- come first
- come forwardEffort & character
- come from a Cracker Jack box
- come from a good placeEffort & character
- come full circle
- come hell or high water
- come home by weeping crossEmotions & feelings
- come home to roostTrouble & conflict
- come in from the cold
- come in handy
- come into being
- come into one's own
- come into the world
- come of age
- come on
- come on over
- come on strong
- come online
- come out
- come out in the wash
- come out of one's shell
- come out of the broom closet
- come out of the closet
- come out of the woodwork
- come out swinging
- come right
- come the acid
- come the old soldierTruth, lies & confusion
- come thick and fastTime & pace
- come through
- come to
- come to a close
- come to a head
- come to a sticky end
- come to an end
- come to blowsTrouble & conflict
- come to grief
- come to grips with
- come to life
- come to light
- come to mention it
- come to mindEmotions & feelings
- come to nothing
- come to nought
- come to one's senses
- come to oneself
- come to papa
- come to powerLaw, power & politics
- come to someone's aid
- come to someone's rescue
- come to terms
- come to terms with
- come to think of it
- come unhingedEmotions & feelings
- come unstuckTrouble & conflict
- come up
- come up rosesMoney & work
- come up with
- come what mayTrouble & conflict
- come with the territory
- comedy of errors
- come-to-JesusReligion & belief
- comfort girl
- comfort womanLaw, power & politics
- comfort zoneEmotions & feelings
- comfortable in one's own skin
- comfortably offMoney & work
- command performance
- common ground
- common or garden variety
- common purseMoney & work
- common run
- common touch
- common-and-garden
- company townPlaces & travel
- concrete jungle
- confront one's demonsEmotions & feelings
- connect up
- conscience money
- contain multitudes
- cook someone's goose
- cook the booksMoney & work
- cook up a stormFood & drink
- cookie-cutterish
- cooking with gas
- cool cat
- cool headEmotions & feelings
- cool one's heels
- coon's ageTime & pace
- cop on
- cop oneself on
- cop out
- copper-bottomed
- corner the market
- corporate ladderMoney & work
- corporate welfare bum
- corporation pop
- cost the earth
- cotton to
- cotton-picking
- couch potato
- cough up
- could not get elected dogcatcherLaw, power & politics
- couldn't be more different
- couldn't care less
- couldn't carry a note in a bucketSport, games & leisure
- couldn't happen to a nicerTrouble & conflict
- couldn't organise a piss-up in a brewery
- couldn't stop a pig in a passageTalk & communication
- count noses
- count one's blessings
- count sheepBody, health & looks
- country mile
- courage of one's convictions
- court of public opinion
- covenant of saltReligion & belief
- cover one's bases
- cover one's feetBody, health & looks
- cover upTruth, lies & confusion
- cowboy shower
- cowboy upEffort & character
- cowgirl position
- crab mentality
- crack a crustFood & drink
- crack a fat
- crack a smile
- crack down
- crack of dawnTime & pace
- crack on
- crack through
- crack upTalk & communication
- cradle robberTime & pace
- cradle snatcherTime & pace
- cradle-to-grave
- cramp someone's style
- crank out
- crank the handle
- crank up
- crap up
- crash course
- crash divePlaces & travel
- crawl before one walksEffort & character
- crawl over each other
- crawl with
- cream in one's coffee
- cream in one's jeans
- cream of the crop
- cream the crop
- creature comfort
- creature feature
- creature of habitPeople & relationships
- creature of the nightAnimals & nature
- criss-cross applesauce
- crème de la crème
- crocodile tearEmotions & feelings
- crony capitalismMoney & work
- crop upTime & pace
- cross my heart
- cross my heart and hope to die
- cross off
- cross out
- cross paths
- cross someone's palmMoney & work
- cross someone's pathMoney & work
- cross swordsTrouble & conflict
- cross that bridge when one comes to itEffort & character
- cross the aisleLaw, power & politics
- cross the BosphorusPlaces & travel
- cross the ForthPlaces & travel
- cross the line
- cross the Rhine
- cross the RubiconLaw, power & politics
- cross the ThamesPlaces & travel
- cross the TiberReligion & belief
- cross to bearReligion & belief
- cross to take up
- cross-purpose
- crowd in on
- crowd sailPlaces & travel
- cruel mistressEmotions & feelings
- crunch numbersMoney & work
- crush itMoney & work
- cry all the way to the bank
- cry cupboard
- cry down
- cry for help
- cry foulSport, games & leisure
- cry in one's beerEmotions & feelings
- cry one's eyes outEmotions & feelings
- cry oneself to sleepEmotions & feelings
- cry someone a riverEmotions & feelings
- cry the bluesEmotions & feelings
- cry wolf
- crying shame
- crystal clear
- crystal dick
- cue upSport, games & leisure
- culture hero
- cum grano salis
- cup of joe
- cup of tea
- curate's egg
- curb appeal
- curb crawler
- curiouser and curiouser
- curl someone's hair
- curry favor
- the curtain falls
- curtain-raiser
- cut a dashBody, health & looks
- cut a deal
- cut a figureBody, health & looks
- cut a rug
- cut a swath
- cut a wide swath
- cut aboutPlaces & travel
- cut above
- cut and thrust
- cut bait
- cut belowTrouble & conflict
- cut both ways
- cut corners
- cut down
- cut from the same cloth
- cut in
- cut it
- cut it fineTime & pace
- cut loose
- cut of one's jib
- cut off one's nose to spite one's face
- cut one looseTalk & communication
- cut one's coat according to one's cloth
- cut one's teeth
- cut out
- cut red tape
- cut someone loose
- cut someone some slack
- cut swathes
- cut the cheese
- cut the cord
- cut the mustard
- cut the pigeon wing
- cut the umbilical cord
- cut through
- cut to piecesEffort & character
- cut to the chase
- cut up
- cutie pie
- cutting edge