“Chickenhearted” means cowardly or easily scared, lacking courage.
“Clip one’s wings” means to restrict someone’s freedom or power, like preventing a bird from flying.
“Collect oneself” means to calm down and regain self-control, especially after shock or strong emotion.
“Creep up one’s sleeves” means to flatter or act in a way to win someone’s favour.
“Creep in” means to enter or appear quietly and gradually, often unnoticed.
“Crow over” means to boast or exult over someone, often in a mean-spirited way.
“Cut in” means to interrupt someone while they are speaking or doing something.
“Cut short” means to stop or interrupt something before it is finished.
“Cut up” means to be very upset or emotionally hurt about something.
“Cut to the quick” means to hurt someone deeply, especially emotionally.