| A | B |
| add fuel to the fire | to make a bad situation worse |
| ace up your sleeve | something tricky that's kept hidden |
| Achilles' Heel | someone's weakness |
| can't see the forest through the trees | to be so involved in details that you miss the big picture |
| can't hold a candle to | to be second-rate or inferior |
| call it a day | to stop working for the day |
| call the shots | to be in charge and make the decisions |
| call your bluff | to challenge someone to carry out their threat |
| calm before the storm | a period of peace or calm before a crisis |