| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a caution |
a bold or shocking person, no shrinking violet
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She is a caution! She told the judge he was all wrong.
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| a cheap drunk |
a person who gets drunk on one or two drinks
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Jo admits she's a cheap drunk. Her limit is two drinks.
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| a checkup |
a doctor's examination, a medical examination
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If you aren't feeling well, go to the doctor for a checkup.
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| a chicken in every pot |
enough food for every family
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No one will be hungry if there's a chicken in every pot.
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| a chin wag |
a conversation, a visit
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The grandmothers were talking happily - having a chin wag.
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| a chip off the old block |
a boy who is like his dad, the apple doesn't...
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Eric is a chip off the old block. He's just like his dad.
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| a chunk of change |
a large amount of money, a few grand, big bucks
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I bet that condo cost him a chunk o' change - 300 grand at least.
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| a clean bill of health |
a good report from the doctor, a good checkup
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You'll never get a clean bill of health if you eat fat meat!
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| a cliff-hanger |
a game that is close until the end, a barnburner
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Every election in this town is a real cliff-hanger - a close race.
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| a close call |
close to danger or an accident
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That was a close call. The train nearly hit the bus!
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