Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
clickbait
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
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cliffhanger
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
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climb the corporate ladder
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
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climb the ladder
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
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climb the ladder of success
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
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Climb the ranks
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
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climb to the top
Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to **climb to the top** of his profession.
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climbing the ladder
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
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cloak and dagger
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
B2 idiom
close but no cigar
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
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close ranks
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
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close the book on something
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
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close the deal
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
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cloud computing
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
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clue in
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
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code like a machine
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
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code of ethics
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
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code the future
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
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code your way out
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
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Cogito, ergo sum
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
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cold call
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
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cold case
Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.
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cold feet
Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
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cold fish
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.