Idioms beginning with B
Meaning: neutral zone between two or more areas
Example: The council proposed to plant some parkland as a buffer zone between the industrial estate and the new housing project. Read on
Meaning: more value for money
Example: We tried that new Indian restaurant last night. The food was excellent, and the prices weren't too bad either, so we got a lot of bang for our bucks. Read on
Meaning: overreact in an angry or harsh way
Example: His mother nearly bit his head off when he got his new shoes dirty. Read on
Meaning: something that is pointless
Example: The chancellor has a plan to increase taxes, thinking that this would improve the economy. It would bring owls to Athens. Read on
Meaning: in the literal form, it means to take something to a higher place
Example: Please bring up some more blankets when you come to bed. Read on
Meaning: to die
Example: Mister Jack was really ill from the past two months and yesterday he bought the farm. Read on
Meaning: a list of achievements or experiences someone wants to have during their lifetime
Example: Go and buy some sweaters, I have many other things left on my bucket list. Read on
Meaning: doing something which was never done before
Example: Lara's performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off. Read on
Meaning: a day of a financial disaster
Example: My friends wait desperately for online sales on Black Friday. Read on
Meaning: it is a day on which something terrible has happened
Example: My grandmother told me that it is a black day tomorrow. Read on
