C
Idioms beginning with "C"
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[cut to the quick] {v. phr.}
To hurt someone's feelings deeply.
The children 's teasing cut Mary to the quick.
[cut up] {v.}
1. {informal}
To hurt the feelings of; wound. — Usually used in the passive.
John was badly cut up when Susie gave him back his ring.
2. {slang}
To act funny or rough; clown.
* /Joe would always cut up if there were any girls […]