Carry the torch
To show loyalty to a cause or a person. The mayor has been carrying the torch for the candidate for a long time.
Famous Idioms
Cast in the same mold
To be very similar. The two sisters were cast in the same mold and were almost identical.
Catch (someone) off guard
To catch a person at a time of carelessness. I was caught off guard when the teacher asked me about my homework.
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.
The creeps
A strong feeling of fear or disgust. I get the creeps every time that I see a snake.
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.
Cream of the crop
The best of a group, the top choice. When our company hires new employees we look for the cream of the crop.
Crazy about (someone or something)
To be very much in love with someone, to be very enthusiastic about something. The girl is crazy about the boy in her university class. The man... Read more →
Crash the gate
To enter someplace without a ticket or without paying. Many people did not have a ticket for the concert so they tried to crash the gate.