Cash cow

A good source of money. The new business is a cash cow and is making much money.

Calculated risk

An action that may fail but has a good chance to succeed. The company took a calculated risk when they opened a new store in a very quiet area.

Crop up

To appear or happen unexpectedly. I will meet my friend early next week unless something crops up that keeps me busy.

Crocodile tears

A show of sorrow that is not real. The man said that he was very sorry but his tears were only crocodile tears.

Creep up on (someone or something)

To crawl quietly toward someone or something. The thief crept up on the woman in the supermarket.

A credit to (someone or something)

To be invaluable or beneficial to someone or something. The doctor was a credit to the hospital where he worked.

The creeps

A strong feeling of fear or disgust. I get the creeps every time that I see a snake.

Creature comforts

Things that make people comfortable. We had no creature comforts during our trip to South America.

Create an uproar

To cause a sensation or outburst. The referees created an uproar when they asked the star player to leave the game.

Create a stink

To make a big issue out of something. The woman tried to create a stink when she found the bad product at the supermarket.