She didn't do a 'cotton-picking' [='damned, darned'] thing all day.
It took a while, but they are finally starting to 'cotton on'.
He doesn't 'cotton to' the idea of having children.
(..) Oh, sugar. There is nothing left to do. It is what it is. I'm finding it harder to keep my eyes open. My mouth's full of... cotton. There, there, miss Daisy. You will scratch yourself to ribbons. Do you want any more medication, mother? Doctor said you can (..)2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button