Come to light
To be discovered, to become known. It has come to light that the company recently lost millions of dollars.
Come with the territory
To be expected under the circumstances (like something that comes with a sales territory). Also 'go with the territory'. When one accepts the... Read more →
Come what may
No matter what might happen. Come what may, I am determined to go to Spain for my holidays.
Come to mind
To enter into one's consciousness. Nothing came to mind when I tried to remember the names of the actors.
Come up to (someone or something)
To approach someone or something. The man came up to me and asked me for directions.
Come up with (something)
To produce/find/create a thought or idea or answer. We are trying to come up with a name for the new magazine.
Cause eyebrows to raise
To shock people, or surprise them. The same as 'raise some eyebrows'. I caused eyebrows to raise when I did not accept the award from my... Read more →
Cause a stir
To cause people to become agitated and alarmed about something. The soccer player caused a stir when he criticized the referee.
Caught unaware
To be surprised and unprepared for something. Everybody was caught unaware by the change in government policy.
Caught short
To not have enough of something (usually money) when you need it. I was caught short last month and could not pay my credit card bill.