Chilled to the bone
Very cold. I was chilled to the bone when I came in from the rain.
Famous Idioms
Chips are down
The time when one faces the greatest obstacles. Critical moment, when things really get difficult. When the chips are down the boy goes to his... Read more →
Come clean
To tell the truth, to confess something. The president of the company was forced to come clean and tell the truth about the problems.
Clam up
To close one's mouth, to shut up, to stop talking. The students clammed up when they saw the teacher.
A come-down
A lowering in status or income or influence or energy. My friend's new job is a come-down from her last one and she is not very happy.
Cold fish
A cold and unfeeling person. The man was a cold fish and cared little about his family.
Clean out (something) or clean (something) out
To empty something, to tidy something by removing something. We spent the day trying to clean out our garage.
Chicken feed
A small amount of money. The man sold his car for chicken feed.
Close to (someone)
To be fond of someone and have a good relationship with him or her. The boy is very close to his grandfather.
Clear-cut
Clearly stated, clear and certain. The boy gave a clear-cut answer to the question.