C
Idioms beginning with "C"
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Contents of C:
[cold war] {n.}
A struggle that is carried on by other means and not by actual fighting; a war without shooting or bombing.
After World War II, a cold war began between Russia and the United States.
[cold-shoulder] {v.}, {informal}
To act towards a person with dislike or scorn; be unfriendly to.
Fred cold-shouldered his old friend when they passed on the street.
It is impolite and unkind to cold-shoulder people.
Compare: [BRUSH OFF] (2), […]
[collective farm] {n.}
A large government-run farm made by combining many small farms.
The Russian farmers used to live on collective farms.
[collector's item] {n.}
Something rare or valuable enough to collect or save.
Jimmy's mother found an old wooden doll in the attic that turned out to be a collector's item.
[College Boards] {n.}
A set of examinations given to test a student's readiness and ability for college.
John got a high score on his College Boards.
College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn.
[color]
See:
[CHANGE COLOR],
[GIVE COLOR TO] or
[LEND COLOR TO],
[HAUL DOWN ONE'S COLORS],
[HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR],
[NAIL ONE'S COLORS TO THE MAST],
[OFF-COLOR] or [OFF-COLORED],
[SAIL UNDER FALSE COLORS],
[SEE THE COLOR OF ONE'S MONEY],
[…]
[color guard] {n.}
A military guard of honor for the flag of a country; also: a guard of honor to carry and protect a flag or banner (as of a club).
There were four Marines in the color guard in the parade.
* /Bob was picked to be a color guard […]
[color scheme] {n.}
A plan for colors used together as decoration.
The color scheme for the dance was blue and silver.
Mary decided on a pink and white color scheme for her room.