Carry over (something) or carry (something) over
To save something for another time or location. The store will carry over the sale until next week.
Life Idioms
Carry the weight of the world on one’s shoulders
To appear to be burdened by all the problems of the world. My aunt feels that she is working too hard and that she is carrying the weight of... Read more →
Cast aspersions on (someone)
To make insulting remarks about someone. The woman is always casting aspersions on her colleagues at work.
Cast doubts on (someone or something)
To cause someone or something to be doubted or not believed. The first witness at the trial cast doubts on what the main witness said.
Cast one’s lot in with (someone)
To join with someone and accept whatever happens - good or bad. The woman cast her lot in with the new company and worked hard to make it a... Read more →
Cast about for (someone or something)
To look for someone or something. The man has been casting about for a new job for a long time.
Creature comforts
Things that make people comfortable. We had no creature comforts during our trip to South America.
Crash and burn
To fail spectacularly. We did not want to crash and burn so we were careful about how we proceeded with the project.
Crank out (something) or crank (something) out
To produce or make something. I was able to crank out two very good papers before the end of the year.
Cramp one`s style
To limit one`s talk or action. Working in the new department is beginning to cramp my style.