catch (someone) red-handed
- witness someone in the middle of doing something improper
He caught the thief red-handed as he was stealing all the jewels.
caught short
- not having something enough(specially money)
She went for shopping and was caught short while paying the bill.
cave in
- to collapse or admit defeat
The Boxer hit the other so hard that he caved in.
chalk up
- score or credit
Brazilian team chalked up enough goals to defeat
change horses in midstream
- change plans or choose a new leader in an inappropriate time
We changed our horses in midstream and moved our car towards
change (one's) mind
- change earlier decision
He changed his mind and decided to go for a walk.
change (one's) tune
- change one’s opinion or attitude
She has changed her tune about him and is thinking seriously for a relationship.
(in) charge of something
- be responsible for
He is in charge of the
cheat on (someone)
- to be unfaithful in relationship
He was caught cheating on his wife.
cheek by jowl
- in close contact, side by side
She and her boyfriend live cheek by jowl each other.
chew the fat
- chat
Ladies like to sit around and chew the fat.
chew out (someone)
- scold badly
Mom will chew out for not having the dinner properly.
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