Famous Idioms

Can’t do anything about (someone or something)

To be unable to manage or control someone or something. I cannot do anything about the noise in our office.

Can’t do anything with (someone or something)

To be unable to manage or control someone or something. My sister is always complaining that she can't do anything with her hair.

Catch on

To become popular. Recently, ballroom dancing has begun to catch on with many people.

Catch one`s breath

To stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathing. After running from the station it took me a moment to catch my breath.

Catch sight of (someone or something)

To see someone or something briefly. The police could not catch sight of the robber after the robbery.

Carry out (something) or carry (something) out

To do something, to put something (a plan) into action, to accomplish something. We were able to carry out the move with no problems.

Carry on

To conduct, to hold. I tried hard to carry on a conversation in the noisy restaurant.

Carry on

To continue, to keep doing something as before. We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to our apartment manager.

Carried away

To lose one's control or judgement because of strong feelings. I got carried away and began yelling at my friend after he lost my textbook.

Carry the ball

To be in charge of something. The vice-president was asked to carry the ball while the president was away.