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black-and-white

Definition: said when you have a simplistic opinion about situations while they are in fact more complicated. Discuss this Idiom in the …

black sheep

Definition: A disreputable member of a family or a group. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

black out

Definition: to lose consciousness. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

black and blue

Definition: covered in bruises Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bite your tongue

Definition: To avoid talking. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bite your lip

Definition: to make an effort not to react to something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bite the dust

Definition: to die. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bite the bullet

Definition: To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bite me

Definition: An expression of discontent, aggravation or anger. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

big wheel

Definition: A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization. Discuss this Idiom in …

big mouth

Definition: said about someone who tend to say things which are meant to be kept secret. Discuss this Idiom in the comments …

big fish in a small pond

Definition: One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known …

big deal

Definition: Something very important, difficult, or of concern. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

big bucks

Definition: Lots of money. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

between life and death

Definition: A situation involving the danger of dying or being killed. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

better the devil you know

Definition: (also better the devil you know than the devil you don’t) it is sometimes better to deal with someone or thing …

benjamin of the family

Definition: This regers to the youngest child of the family. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bend over backwards

Definition: Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

behind closed doors

Definition: in private;in one’s private life. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

behind bars

Definition: in jail or prison. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

beef up

Definition: To strengthen or make something more effective. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

beats me

Definition: (Aso it beats me) I don’t know;I have no idea. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

beating around the bush

Definition: Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

beat a retreat

Definition: to leave hastily in the face of opposition. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

beat a dead horse

Definition: (Also flog a dead horse.) To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason. Discuss this Idiom in the …

be on the ball

Definition: to be well-informed and respond promptly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be on cloud nine

Definition: feel extreme happiness or elation Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be in somebody’s shoes

Definition: to be in the situation that another person is in. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be in hot water

Definition: to be in a difficult situation Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be in deep water

Definition: to be in serious trouble. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be in black and white

Definition: (also be down in black and white) to be written down. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be full of beans

Definition: said about someone who is active, lively, healthy and has a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Discuss this Idiom in the …

be dead in the water

Definition: said when something has no chance of succeeding or of making any progress. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be better than sex

Definition: said about something which is very enjoyable or exciting. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be an item

Definition: said about a couple when they are having a romantic relationship. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be a cold fish

Definition: be a person who is distant and unfeeling Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

be a chicken

Definition: be a coward. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

basket case

Definition: One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

barking up the wrong tree

Definition: A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

baptim of fire

Definition: said about a very difficult first experience someone undergoes. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

bank on

Definition: to expect something or rely on. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.