Expressions (A–Z)
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criterion/scale/measuring-rod
A measuring rod. Criteria or important parameters for determining a position (or...
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Crocodile tears
Pretended crying or expression of sorrow that is not genuine. A feigned particip...
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Crooked paths / Twisted ways
See: "Twisted ways".
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Cropland
Agricultural land that produces a crop.
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cross fire
An attack with weapons from many directions at once.
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Cross section
A type of drawing that shows the plan from a side angle. Figuratively: a broad s...
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Cross-examination
In-depth investigation. Or: adversarial investigation in the courthouse in which...
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Cross-fertilization of knowledge
Comparing different sources of information to determine the truth.
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Cross-ownership
Ownership of different economic entities in distinct companies liable to harm th...
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Crossbred / hybrid
Offspring of two different species. Crossbreeding between different kinds.
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