C
Idioms beginning with "C"
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[change of life] {n. phr.}
The menopause (primarily in women).
Women usually undergo a change of life in their forties or fifties.
[change of pace] {n. phr.}
A quick change in what you are doing.
John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace.
The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace.
[change one's mind] {v. phr.}
To alter one's opinion or judgment on a given issue.
I used to hate Chicago, but as the years passed I gradually changed my mind and now I actually love living here.
[change one's tune] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting.
The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune.
* /Bob was rude to his […]
[charge]
See:
[CARRYING CHARGE],
[CHARGE OFF] (2),
[IN CHARGE],
[IN CHARGE OF],
[TAKE CHARGE].
[charge account] {n.}
An agreement with a store through which you can buy things and pay for them later.
Mother bought a new dress on her charge account.
Mr. Jones has a charge account at the garage on the corner.
[charge off] {v.}
1. To consider or record as a loss, especially in an account book.
The store owner charged off all of the last season's stock of suits.
Syn.: [WRITE OFF] (1).
2. or [charge up] {informal}
To accept or remember (something) as a […]
[charge something to something] {v.}
1. To place the blame on; make responsible for.
John failed to win a prize, but he charged it to his lack of experience.
The coach charged the loss of the game to the team's disobeying his orders.
2. To […]