Ahead Of Schedule ( more has been done than was expected by this time ... ) Ahead of schedule means that it will be finished earlier than planned. Example: \'My software project is...

Alive And Kicking ( well; strong; not dead; still fighting ... ) Alive and kicking means that one is still fighting and has not quit. Example: \'How is your grandfather doing?\' Re...

Back And Forth ( moving in one direction then turning and moving in the opposite direction ... ) Back and forth describes the movement which goes in one direction, then turns and g...

Bait And Switch ( pretend to give one things, then give another thing ... ) \'The bait and switch\' is a trick where you pretend to give one but you give something different. Examp...

Call A Meeting ( ask people to meet ... ) You call a meeting to say that you want people to meet. Example: \'If I call a meeting for Thursday, will you be there?\'

Call It Quits ( stop working ... ) You \'call it quits\' when you decide it is time to quit working, usually for the day. Example: \'It is getting dark outside. Let\'s call it quit...

Call The Roll ( read out the names of people who should be present ... ) A person who calls the roll says each name on the list and waits to hear each person respond. Example: \'Ev...

Call The Shots ( make the decisions for oneself and others ... ) \'Calling the shots\' is making the decisions that affect everyone. Example: \'I\'m calling the shots here. You wil...

Cap And Gown ( the outfit one wears at a formal ceremony such as a college graduation ... ) The clothing a student wears at her graduation ceremony is a called a \'cap and gown\' b...

Cash And Carry ( you buy it and take it with you ... ) Cash and carry is when you buy the item and then you leave the place and take it with you. Example: \'Sorry, but there is now...