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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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coals to Newcastle

To supply something that is already abundant or to do something that is redundant and unnecessary.

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cock a snook

To show disdain or disrespect, typically by placing one's thumb on one's nose and wiggling the fingers.

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cock of the roost

The dominant male in a group or family; the leader or most important person.

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cock of the walk

The most important, powerful, or aggressive person in a particular group or area.

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cock-and-bull story

An unbelievable, improbable, and often fabricated story; a tall tale.

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coin a phrase

to create a new expression or saying, often humorously acknowledging its common use

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cold comfort

Little or no comfort; something that offers only slight, inadequate, or ironic consolation.

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cold day in hell

an event that is extremely unlikely to occur

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cold fish

A person who is unemotional, unsympathetic, and distant.

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cold turkey

Abrupt and complete cessation of an addictive habit, rather than gradual reduction.

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collect dust

to remain unused or neglected for an extended period

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come a cropper

To fall heavily; to fail badly or suffer a sudden collapse.

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