Change of pace
A temporary change in one's routine. We decided to go to the lake for a change of pace and to get away from our busy schedules.
Life Idioms
Change the subject
To begin talking about something different. I tried to change the subject when my friend began to talk about the money that I owed him.
Check out (of a motel/hotel)
To pay the bill at a motel or hotel and then leave. We ate breakfast and then we checked out of the hotel.
Check up on (someone or something)
To examine someone or something in order to determine the condition of it/him/her. We must check up on my mother because she has been very sick... Read more →
Cheer on (someone) or cheer (someone) on
To encourage someone who is trying to do something. Everybody came to the stadium to cheer on the home team.
Chilled to the bone
Very cold. I was chilled to the bone when I came in from the rain.
Chisel (someone) out of (something)
To cheat someone to get money. My friend tried to chisel his brother out of some money.
Cold snap/spell
A sudden short period of cold weather. The cold snap lasted for five days.
Cloud up
To become cloudy. It began to cloud up and soon started raining.
Clean up one’s act
To improve one's performance. The mayor will have to clean up his act if he wants to get elected again.