Expressions (A–Z)
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By your life.../ I swear !/ upon your life (head) !
To swear an oath: I swear by your life or I swear by your life.
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C
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Cain's Sign / Mark of Cain
Figuratively: a mark of disgrace; a bad reputation.
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Calculate the end/ to figure out the end (outcome)/ (those who figure out the end/ reckoners of the end of days)
He tried to calculate when the Messiah would come. He was concerned with calcula...
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Calculate the seasons and zodiac signs
In literary style: to engage in astronomy or astrology; to make calculations rel...
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Calf / young ox
Figuratively: bull. Or: calf.
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Call for help
To summon assistance or aid in an emergency or distressing situation.
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Call Sign
A unique personal sign used to identify an amateur radio operator among other op...
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Called Committee
A subsequent committee appointed to the administration of a city or local counci...
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Calmly/ quietly/ peacefully
Calmly and without any anxiety; with moderation / unhurriedly.
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came at him indirectly
See: 'In Indirect Ways.'
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