Idioms

Carry the day

victory

After losing quick wickets, Kohli's knock helped India carry the day at the end

Carve out a niche

to create a secure position for yourself, especially at work

The designer has carved out a niche for herself with her whimsical designs

Cash-strapped

impoverished

Cast a slur upon

damaged

The girl's elopement with her bf cast a slur upon of her family's reputation

Cat's in the cradle

complicated relationship

Catch a tarter

to deal with a person who is more than one's match

Catch time by forelock

seize opportunity

Catch-22 situation

a difficult situation or dilemma

Catching lightning in a bottle

to accomplish something difficult

Change for the better

an improvement in the situation

Change hands

pass from one person to another

Change of heart

move to a different opinion

Chapter and verse

provide minute details

Chase rainbow

pursue unrealistic goals

Cheek by jowl

very close together

All the boxes are stacked in there cheek by jowl

Chew the fat

gossip and make small talk

Chew the scenery

to act overly emotional

Children should be seen and not heard

children should not speak in the presence of adults

Chinks in the armour

a weakness that can be taken advantage of

Chip on one's shoulder

to carry a grudge or have a sense of resentment