Caught short
To not have enough of something (usually money) when you need it. I was caught short last month and could not pay my credit card bill.
Life Idioms
Caught in the middle
To be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral. Caught in the crossfire. I was caught in the middle... Read more →
Come alive
To brighten up and become active. The girl suddenly came alive and began to enjoy the party.
Come apart at the seams
To be in a bad situation and to begin to lose control, to become extremely upset. Our team is coming apart at the seams since our coach left.... Read more →
Catch up with (someone or something)
To become even with someone (in a race or in schoolwork etc.). I think that it is too late to catch up with the rest of the class.
Champ at the bit
To be ready and anxious to do something. Everybody was champing at the bit to start taking the exam.
Catch up on (something)
To do something that you have not had time to do, to learn about something (the daily news or news about old friends). I need to catch up on... Read more →
Chance upon (someone or something)
To find someone or something by chance. I chanced upon a very interesting book during my trip.
Cheat on (someone)
To be unfaithful to someone. The man began cheating on his wife which was the cause of their divorce.
Change of scenery
A move to a different place where things are different. My sister and her husband have decided to move because they want a change of scenery.