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