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Cannot See The Forest for Its Trees : Cannot Back It : Unable to perform an act, duty or a job Cannot Hold A Candle : If something cannot hold a candle to something else, it is much worse. Cannot See The Forest for Its Trees : If someone cannot see the forest for its trees, they are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole. Canary in Coal Mine : A canary in a coal mine is an early warning of danger. Capital Punishment : Death sentence Card Up Your Sleeve : If you have a card up your sleeve, you have a surprise plan or idea that you are keeping back until the is right. Carpetbagger : A Carpetbagger is an opportunist without any scruples or ethics or a politician who wants to represent a place they have no connection with. Carrot and Stick : If someone offers a carrot and stick, they offer an incentive to do something combined with the threat of punishment. Carry The Can : If you carry the can, you take the blame for something even though you did not do it or are only partly at fault. Case By Case : If things are done case by case, each situation or issue is handled separately on its own merits and demerits. Case In Point : Meaning an instance of something has just occurred that was previously discussed. A person may have told another that something always happens. Later that day, they see it happening and the informer might say, ‘case in point’. Cash In Your Chip : If you cash in your chips, you sell something to get what profit you can because you think its value is going to fall. Cannot See The Forest for Its Trees to HOME PAGE |
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