Idioms beginning with B
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Meaning: work late into the night, especially on a project or task.
Example: Jenny had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for her presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: completely new or unused.
Example: I just bought a brand spanking new car yesterday. Read more ➺
Meaning: refers to something hidden or inaccessible, often beyond understanding or perception.
Example: The true intentions of the politician remained beyond the veil of public scrutiny. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have other, more important things to do.
Example: You are not worth my time or energy; I have bigger fish to fry. Read more ➺
Meaning: emerge victorious.
Example: Their sports team had never borne the palm for years, but this year, they finally won the championship. Read more ➺
Meaning: a phrase used to emphasize that a person's character comes before their appearance.
Example: Jacob learned the hard way that a charming smile doesn't guarantee a good heart—beauty is only skin-deep. Read more ➺
Meaning: get rid of any intense feelings or strong emotions.
Example: After a long week at work, I like to blow off steam by going for a run in the park. Read more ➺
Meaning: spend time and effort on things that are hopeless and unchangeable.
Example: Tom still has hope that his wife will come back to him, but he is actually beating a dead horse. Read more ➺
Meaning: make an inappropriate and wrong decision.
Example: My dad is an expert stock trader and has rarely backed the wrong horse. Read more ➺
Meaning: something very funny, diverting, and amusing.
Example: The traffic jam was a total barrel of monkeys. Read more ➺
