Saturday 2 April 2011

Best idiomatic dictionary for free, A to z

Carpetbagger: An opportunist without any scruples or ethics. It is also be used for a politician who wants to represent a place he has no connection with.

Carrot and stick: To offer someone an incentive to do something combined with the threat of retribution or punishment.

Carry the can: To take the blame for something without being at fault.

Carry the day: To be successful at something, probably after a tough competition.

Case in point: When something which was previously discussed happens, it can be called ‘a case in point’.

Cash cow: A product or business that generates continuous profits is a cash cow.

Cash in your chips: To sell something to get some profit before its value falls.

Cast a long shadow: When someone or something casts a long shadow, it means it has influence over people and events.

Cast aspersion: To try to tarnish someone’s name and reputation.

Cast sheep’s eyes at: To look lovingly at something.

Cast your mind back: To try and remember something which has been almost forgotten.

Cast your net widely: To find something by using a lot of sources and means.

Castles in the air: To make impractical plans.

Cat among the pigeons: To create disturbance and cause trouble.

Cat and dog life: To lead a cat and dog life is to be always arguing and cribbing.

Cat burglar: A very skilful thief who sneaks into places without setting off alarms and being caught by people.

Cat got your tongue?: Asking this means wanting to know why someone is quiet when they should be speaking.

Cat nap: A short sleep during the day

Cat’s lick: A very quick wash or bath, just as a cat licks itself clean.

Cat’s pajamas: Something that’s excellent.

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