cross the Thames

come home by weeping cross

To return in disappointment, or in a spirit of contrition.

cross my heart

A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.

cross my heart and hope to die

Added to a promise or a statement to show how serious one was about being honest in what one said

cross of gold

A public policy which puts the interests of the rich ahead of those of the poor.

cross off

To strike out; to cross out; to draw a line through.

cross out

To strike out (something); to draw a line through (something).

cross paths

To be, by chance, in the same physical place at the same time, as a result of two completely separate journeys; to encounter or meet each other.

cross someone's palm

To pay for goods or a service.