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If you can't beat 'em _______________________
by Unicorn Man on December 31st, 2011 | 20 people like this | 57 answers | in Phrases, C

by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969 | no answers | in

What is the origin of the phrase "call me irresponsible with a chemistry set"?
by Andy B has left AB on October 28th, 2011 | 2 people like this | one answer | in Phrases, C

Where did the phrase "call the shots" come from?
by bangalore on May 2nd, 2010 | 4 answers | in Phrases, C

What is the origins of the phrase "cold turkey" in relation to giving up something?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 30th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

The calm before the storm? I really notice the one after the storm, which do you find more relaxed?
by Reptar on November 11th, 2009 | 1 person likes this | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

What does the phrase 'cut throat' really mean? How did it originate? Is it descriptive or abusive?
by Suby the Coat on November 6th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

What is the origin of the expression "clean your clock?"
by MarthaStewart on October 19th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

How did the term "charliehorse" come to be?
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on September 27th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

What does it mean, the "concept of ownership?"
by Running, Fall Up on September 25th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

Would you define me the people called chicken-hearted?
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on August 29th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

Have you ever heard a phrase mispronounced, and the mispronounced phrase "sticks" with others? One example is this cute little Korean newlywed, living in a cul-de-sac. She calls it a "Cuddle Sack," and now, so do all of her neighbors.
by Anonymous on August 27th, 2009 | 8 answers | in Phrases, C

What is the origin of the phrase "cold light of day"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 25th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

What does it mean to “call someone out?”
by Running, Fall Up on August 24th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, C

"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!" In exactly which cases should you follow this advice?
by AnonymousGirl on July 8th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, C

A man interviewed on NPR used the phrased "cutting the salami too thinly to get to work." Did he just make this up? I haven't heard it before and don't see any other references in google.
by Piano Player on May 14th, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, C

What does the expression " Catch as catch can " mean?
by Colt COAT of Justice on April 19th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

"Clean as a whistle." What keeps whistles from getting dirty?
by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on April 10th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, C

Anyone know what the origin of the term "carrying on like pork chop" is?
by kittykat on March 16th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

Have you ever heard the phrase, the cows are in the corn, the chickens are in the meadow, and the old gray mare is doing no better? Loll..gosh, I'm bored...bet this is not a duplicate!
by Cotton 201 on March 13th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, C

What is cutting the quick mean?
by Colt COAT of Justice on March 6th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, C

What does the phrase, "cool as the "underside" of my pillow," mean to you?
by Cotton 201 on March 4th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

Does anyone know the origin of the phrase, "the cat got your tongue?" to indicate silence? Seems like if a cat got my tongue I'd be screaming bloody murder.
by Possum on February 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

Where did the phrase "he doesn't have a Chinaman's chance" come from?
by hotcobrapapa on January 27th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

Who coined the phrase "cut in line", as in when someone moves in a line from a spot behind you (or a spot not even in the line) to a spot in front of you and you say "Hey! You can't cut in line!"?
by Seth L. on January 22nd, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, C

What is a politically correct term for a "control freak"?
by Mastodon on January 14th, 2009 | 31 answers | in Phrases, C

What is a "clabber girl"?
by Piano Player on January 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

The expression "canned pork and beans from Chicago" arose during the ancient days of prohibition in the 1920's. Explain, anybody?
by kakskee on January 3rd, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, C

Military term question: What is a "clusterfuck"
by temporary name on November 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

Have you ever went to cloud nine? What did the cloud say?
by Jack wears love COAT on October 17th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, C

What is the origin of the title "Commander-in-Chief"?
by mrtony7 on August 26th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, C

When someone says, "Come on; give me a break!" all the time, what do you think their problem is?
by sm00z on August 23rd, 2008 | 7 answers | in Phrases, C

Why is the concept of culture indispensible in modern societies?
by lala on August 21st, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, C

What does 'a change is as good as a rest' mean?
by Owl Zero on July 29th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, C

How did the phrase "cut it out" come to be coined to mean a command to tell someone to stop doing something you don't want them to do?
by SCRRBC on June 9th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, C

How did the phrase "climbing the walls" come to be coined to mean making one angry, frustrated and/or irritated?
by SCRRBC on June 9th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, C

How did the phrase "champagne tastes and a beer budget" come to be coined to describe someone who likes expensive things but does not have the money to afford them?
by SCRRBC on June 9th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, C

How did the phrase "Can it!" come to be used as a directive to instruct someone to stop talking or to be quiet immediately?
by SCRRBC on June 9th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, C

How did the phrase "cuts to the core" come to be coined to mean something that goes directly to the center or most important part of a thought?
by SCRRBC on June 9th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, C

Do you ever feel down for no reason
by janiel44 on May 30th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, C

How did the phrase "come back from the dead" come to be coined to describe someone or something becoming successful or popular again after a period of not being successful or popular.
by SCRRBC on May 20th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, C