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Idioms: curiosity killed the cat -- cut above

Idiom	Meaning	Example
curiosity killed the cat	a very curious person may find trouble or danger	Don't ask so many questions. Remember, curiosity killed the cat.
curl up with a good book	sit down in a comfortable place and read a book	On a cold and rainy day she likes to curl up with a good book.
curl your hair	shock you, disgust you	The man described the accident. It was enough to curl your hair!
curtains	the end, the death, the last of	If we clear-cut Canada's forests, it's curtains for the lumber industry.
cushy	soft, luxurious, comfortable	They had a cushy life in their beautiful home beside the ocean.
cuss	curse, say bad words, the air was blue	The little boy had learned to cuss. He said damn and hell a lot.
cut	defined, clearly visible	Neil's muscles are well cut. They ripple when he moves.
cut a fine figure	look very good in your clothes, look sharp	When Dee was in her twenties she cut a fine figure in this fur jacket.
cut a wide swath	do many things - party, play sports, live and love	Tim cut a wide swath in his youth. He lived a full and active life.
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