Vocabulary
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Someone who resembles a direct ancestor, usually the father
“He's A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK”
Harbor resentment; have an angry attitude
“He has A CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER”
Holding a grudge; being easily offended
Quickly, without delay
“CHOP CHOP!”
Turn around while driving
“Just CHUCK A U-EY”
Unite for defense against attack
“The team CIRCLED THE WAGONS”
A report that someone is healthy
“I got A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH”
Start over; forget about the past
“Start with A CLEAN SLATE”
Very clear or easy to understand
“The instructions were AS CLEAR AS A BELL”
Very unclear or confusing
“Your explanation is AS CLEAR AS MUD”
Defuse tension, be honest about conflict so as to reduce it
“Let's CLEAR THE AIR”
Reduce someone's privileges or freedom
“CLIP HIS WINGS”
You are very close but not quite correct
“CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR”
A narrowly avoided accident or problem
“That was A CLOSE CALL”
Keep something secret; be cautious
“He played his cards CLOSE TO THE CHEST”
“She's keeping her plans CLOSE TO THE VEST”
Someone who secretly supports something
“He's A CLOSET FAN of that team”
A far-fetched story, probably untrue
“That's A COCK AND BULL STORY”
Hesitation before a major decision
“She got COLD FEET before the wedding”
Deliberately ignore someone
“She gave me THE COLD SHOULDER”
Quit something abruptly and completely
“He went COLD TURKEY on smoking”
Detain or arrest someone
“The police COLLARED THE suspect”
Confess; admit to wrongdoing
“You need to COME CLEAN”
No matter what happens
“I'll be there COME HELL OR HIGH WATER”
