C
Idioms beginning with "C"
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[change of heart] {n. phr.}
A change in the way one feels or thinks about a given task, idea or problem to be solved.
Joan had a change of heart and suddenly broke off her engagement to Tim.
* /Fred got admitted to medical school, but he had a […]
[change of life] {n. phr.}
The menopause (primarily in women).
Women usually undergo a change of life in their forties or fifties.
[change of pace] {n. phr.}
A quick change in what you are doing.
John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace.
The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace.
[change off] {v.}, {informal}
To take turns doing something; alternate.
John and Bill changed off at riding the bicycle.
Bob painted one patch of wall and then he changed off with Tom.
[change one's mind] {v. phr.}
To alter one's opinion or judgment on a given issue.
I used to hate Chicago, but as the years passed I gradually changed my mind and now I actually love living here.
[change one's tune] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting.
The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune.
* /Bob was rude to his […]
[charge]
See:
[CARRYING CHARGE],
[CHARGE OFF] (2),
[IN CHARGE],
[IN CHARGE OF],
[TAKE CHARGE].
[charge account] {n.}
An agreement with a store through which you can buy things and pay for them later.
Mother bought a new dress on her charge account.
Mr. Jones has a charge account at the garage on the corner.