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111could I interest you in something — can/could I interest you in something phrase used as a polite way of persuading someone to do or try something Could I interest you in something from our range of beauty products? Thesaurus: ways of encouraging or telling someone to do… …
112could not get elected dogcatcher — verb Is unpopular, particularly of politicians. [president Grover Cleveland is] so unpopular in Washington that he could not be elected dog catcher for the district …
113could have done without — verb Past participle form of both can do without and could do without …
114could care less — verb Lacking interest; having apathy towards. Whether they go to Heaven or to Hell, they could care less. Because Nigeria is a hell already. Syn: couldnt care less, not give a tinkers damn, not give a tinkers cuss …
115could do with — verb To need something that would be beneficial. I could do with a torch, if youve got one …
116could do without — verb To say that something is not wanted because it makes the situation worse than it was, or is simply very annoying. I could do without the CEO coming today of all days. Ive got enough problems as it is! …
117could not believe — was not able to believe, could not have faith in …
118could not see — was unable to see; could not understand …
119could eat a horse — If you are very hungry, you could eat a horse. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
120could have sworn — spoken used for saying that you are sure that something happened I could have sworn I d paid that bill …