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| Canuck |
a Canadian, a citizen of Canada, Johnny Canuck
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When we visited Montana, a clerk called us "Canucks."
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| capture the imagination |
cause a person to imagine a scene or character
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The story of Jacob Two-Two will capture the kids' imagination.
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| car buff |
a person who loves to repair or restore cars
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Colin has been a car buff ever since he bought his first Ford.
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| card |
(See such a card)
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| card-carrying member |
a regular member, a person on the membership list
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Only card-carrying members will be allowed to attend the meeting.
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| caribouboo |
a mistake made by a caribou, make a booboo
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"Why did the caribou get lost?" "He made a caribouboo! Ha ha!"
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| carry a tune |
sing well, sing in tune, pipes
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Ask June to lead the singing. She can carry a tune.
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| carry it off |
make it happen, pull it off
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This project requires planning and skill, but he can carry it off.
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| carry on |
continue, keep on
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Carry on with your game. I'll wait until you're finished.
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| carry on |
talk or act silly, not be sensible
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They were kissing in church. Imagine carrying on like that!
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