A copycat

Someone who copies another person`s work or actions. One that closely imitates or mimics another. 'Copycat crimes' are criminal acts that are... Read more →

Corner the market

To dominate a particular market with your product. The large company has cornered the market for cell phones in our city.

Come down with (something)

To become sick with a cold or other illness. My mother came down with a cold and was unable to attend the dinner.

Cool one`s heels

To be kept waiting. The man was forced to cool his heels before his boss would talk to him.

Cool off

To let one's anger become less strong. The teacher sent the children into the corner to cool off.

Come into one`s own

To begin to perform or work well because of good circumstances. The basketball player has come into his own since he changed positions.

Come into fashion

To become fashionable. These days bright colors have come into fashion.

Come down to (something)

To be reduced to something. The man's decision about the job came down to how it would affect his family.

Come out in the wash

To work out all right, to turn out well in the end, to become understood eventually. Everything came out in the wash as the students discussed... Read more →

Come out for (something)

To appear for something, to attend something. Many people came out for the concert in the park.