An impossible or extremely difficult task, often used to illustrate the difficulty of a specific achievement (originally from a biblical reference about the rich entering heaven).
Idioms Starting with "C"
Browse all idioms that begin with the letter C.
a person who joins a group primarily for personal advantage, often without contributing meaningfully
a complex issue that leads to more problems than initially expected
to fail to meet the required standard or expectations
to have a strong aversion or dislike for someone or something
An early indicator of potential danger or trouble.
to have a strong dislike or intolerance for someone or something
a negative social environment within a workplace, often characterized by exclusivity and resistance to change
to approach someone humbly, often seeking a favor or forgiveness
a person who points out things that are already clear or well-known
the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual or organization, impacting the environment
To care even a tiny bit or at all (almost exclusively used in the negative).