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bring up
[bring up] {v.} 1. To take care of (a child); raise, […]
burnt child dreads the fire
[burnt child dreads the fire] or [once bitten, twice shy] A […]
call names
[call names] {v. phr.} To use ugly or unkind words when […]
cat got one's tongue
[cat got one's tongue] You are not able or willing to […]
catch it
[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded […]
children and fools speak the truth
[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things […]
children should be seen and not heard
[children should be seen and not heard] A command issued by […]
come across
[come across] {v.} 1. or [run across] To find or meet […]
come down
[come down] {v.} 1. To reduce itself; amount to no more […]
come full circle
[come full circle] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To become totally opposed […]