| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| couldn't care less |
could not care any less, do not care at all
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"Brad is seeing Debbie." "I know. And I couldn't care less."
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| count on |
depend on, rely on
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We can count on Tanya. She always comes to choir practice.
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| count your chickens before they hatch |
depend heavily on plans, spend money that you have not received
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Politicians have learned not to "count their chickens" before the election.
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| course you can |
you can do it, believe it, of course you can
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"I don't think I can learn this." "Course you can, son."
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| courseware |
computer program that teaches a course
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We sell courseware to schools all over North America.
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| courtesy of |
from, given by, donated by
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The doughnuts are courtesy of Harry's Bakery.
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| cover for me |
make an excuse for me, do my work
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I may be late for work today. Will you cover for me?
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| cover up |
hide it, sweep under the carpet
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He can't cover up his mistake because people know about it.
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| cover-up |
hiding something from the authorities or media
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The reporter heard about the cover-up of police brutality.
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| cover your ass [B] |
protect yourself by having documents signed etc.
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If you discipline or dismiss an employee, cover your ass.
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