Use of Idioms - 11

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 England team.

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 Las vegas.

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 institute of Army training.

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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