Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
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call a spade a spade
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
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call a truce
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
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call around
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
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call it a day
Meaning
to stop working for the day
Example
Let’s **call it a day** and go home.
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call it a night
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
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call it quits
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
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call on
Meaning
to request someone to speak or do something
Example
The teacher will **call on** you if you raise your hand.
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call someone out
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
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call the bluff
Meaning
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
Example
She **called his bluff** when he threatened to quit.
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call the shots
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
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call the tune
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
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call to action
Meaning
a prompt that encourages an immediate response from an audience
Example
Your ad must include a strong **call to action**.
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call to arms
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
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call to mind
Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
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call to order
Meaning
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
Example
The chairperson **called the meeting to order** at 10 AM.
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Calm before the storm
Meaning
A peaceful time before trouble or chaos starts.
Example
The office is quiet now, but it’s just **the calm before the storm**.
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calm down
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
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can of worms
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
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can't believe your eyes
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
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can’t wait
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
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canary in the coal mine
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
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cancel culture
Meaning
the practice of withdrawing support from someone after they do something offensive
Example
Many celebrities fear **cancel culture** online.
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carbon neutral
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.