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COCK AND BULL STORY |
A lie, nonsense, unbeleivable,....That is the worst cock and bull story that I ever heard |
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COKE |
cocaine....There is a lot of coke on the street today. |
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COLD |
Disheartening, not caring...Changing the locks on your apartment was cold . |
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COLD COCKED |
To get knocked out; hit on the head unconscious. The mugger walked up to Sam, cold cocked him, and took his wallet. |
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COLD FEET |
Afraid to do something. When it comes to dating, she has cold feet. |
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COLD SHOULDER |
To turn away from. She has been giving him the cold shoulder all week. |
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COLD TURKEY |
To abruptly quit a habit. Wendy told me "I quit smoking by going cold turkey." |
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COLORED PEOPLE TIME |
Historically, many people of color gathered and socialized before special events. This practice was criticized because it made the special event start late and last longer. Therefore, the term Colored People Time, or "CP Time" originated as meaning a short time before the special event. The politician drew laughter from his private audence when he stated, "Even though we are all on EST, some of us are still on 'CP' time." |
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COME DOWN |
To get caught; to get punished for something. "When the administrators come down on you, it will not be funny." |
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COME IN LIKE A LION, LEAVE LIKE A LAMB |
Referring to the winter month of March with it's roaring winds and the following spring season |
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COME ON DOWN |
To become the center of attention; an expression used in a famous game show. At the surprise birthday for her sister Joan, Jackie said "Joanie, come on down!" |
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COME ON WITH IT |
To proceed; get going. Pat look surprised when Phil said "come on with it," to a challenge at the dart bar. |
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COME ON WITH THE COME ON |
To proceed aggressively.... The fighters entered the ring. Satchel yelled, "Come on with the come on!" |
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COME TO A HEAD |
Come to a climax; go up to the big boss for a decision. The disagreement between development and testing had to come to a head sometime. |
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COMMANDO |
To wear no underwear; usually expressed as "going commando". Many high profile celebreties have been seen going commando. |
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COMMITTED SIDEWAYS |
To have committed suicide by shooting oneself in the side of the head...Many actors have committed sideways in Hollywood. |
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COMMON GROUND |
Equal in politics and economics; coined by Jessie Jackson during his presidential bid in 1984. Republicans and Democrats should seek common ground on certain issues. |
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CONCRETE JUNGLE |
Large metropolitan area; the downtown area of a large city, because of its tall concrete buildings. Country dwellers refer to the inner city as the concrete jungle. |
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CONGRADUATION |
To greet a new graduate. I gave Ken his congraduations on getting his BS degree. |
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CONGRATS |
Congratulations |
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CONKED OUT |
To expire... to fall asleep after parting ... Megan got "conked out" at the party. |
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COOK THE BOOKS |
To put wrong numbers in an accounting book for deceptive purposes; falsify records. Many large corporations have fallen because someone cooked the books. |
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COOL |
To be in complete control and totally aware of everything or non threatening.."Don't worry about Zack," said Virgil. "He is cool." |
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COOL DADDY |
To be in complete control, totally aware. Ginger said "You are a cool daddy," referring to Bob as they approached the dance floor. |
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COP |
Circle Of Power |
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COP |
To acquire, get, or obtain, not necessarily legally. The deliveryman said he was going to cop some breakfast after he dropped off the package. |
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COPASTATIC |
To be cool; agreeable. "Look at me," said Phil as he looked at himself in he mirror, "Everything is copastetic." |
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CORN |
Moonshine liquor; illegal or homemade alcoholic brew. Around the holidays many people drink corn. |
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CORNER |
1) the last drop of wine or liquor in a bottle 2) the favorite intersection or street hangout spot in a neighborhood.1) As Rogers drank the last portions from the wine bottle, Patrick said "Leave me a corner." 2) Tony is always standing on the corner.. |
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COUCH POTATO |
To just sit or lay around a couch, doing nothing; frequently watching TV and eating potato chips. William has turned into a couch potato. |
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