Cave in to (someone or something)
To surrender one's opposition to someone or something. The company caved in to the union`s demand for more money.
Cause tongues to wag
To give people something to gossip or talk about. The woman caused tongues to wag when she came to the party without her husband.
Caught in the middle
To be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral. Caught in the crossfire. I was caught in the middle... Read more →
Caught in the crossfire
To be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral. The family was caught in the crossfire between the... Read more →
Chalk (something) up to (something)
To recognize something as the cause of something else. We were able to chalk our success up to our new boat.
Come again
Please repeat or say that again. Come again. I did not hear you the first time.
Come alive
To brighten up and become active. The girl suddenly came alive and began to enjoy the party.
Come along
To make progress, to thrive. The work on our new house is coming along very well.
Come apart at the seams
To be in a bad situation and to begin to lose control, to become extremely upset. Our team is coming apart at the seams since our coach left.... Read more →
Catch up with (someone or something)
To become even with someone (in a race or in schoolwork etc.). I think that it is too late to catch up with the rest of the class.