call of nature
- the need to urinate
I have to answer the call of nature before it gets too late.
call off
- take away, cancel
The performance was called off because of rain..
call on
- visit someone, to ask
She called on me to assist her in project.
call someone's bluff
- challenge someone to prove what they say is true
He always said he would quit, so we finally called his bluff.
call the shots
- be in charge, give orders
He is now calling the shots and is in control of the company.
call up
- telephone someone, Cause to remember
These stories call up old times.
calm down
- relax
Boss has calmed down after the meeting.
cancel out
- neutralize the effect of something
The benefits of his good diet cancel out with his drinking habits.
can of worms
- a complex unexpected problem or situation
He and his wife were happy when his wife opened up a can of worms in their marriage.
card up one's sleeve
- a hidden secret or advantage kept back to be produced if needed
She certainly has a card up his sleeves therefore she is not worried about the situation at all.
carrot and stick
- reward and threat of punishment in persuasive measure at the same time
Father has taken the carrot and stick approach to make him study.
carry on
- continue, maintain
The authority has permitted to carry on the construction work.
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