Idioms beginning with B
Meaning: a "blue alert" is issued for assistance from the public to catch the suspect.
Example: The local police department issued a blue alert when one of its officers was violently attacked after responding to a call. Read on
Meaning: a fruitful or productive day
Example: I am going to do my best to make today a bones day by remaining positive and resolving to get things accomplished. Read on
Meaning: if you have a blind spot about something, you cannot accept or understand it
Example: Please don't point out my "blind spots" to me; I would rather find them on my own. Read on
Meaning: give ironical praise to someone
Example: The judges loved your performance, but this was a backhanded compliment since they also highlighted it was blunt. Read on
Meaning: a very powerful individual
Example: He is a big gun at the law firm; he has never lost a single court case. Read on
Meaning: sudden and unaccountable desire to do something
Example: Acting on what appeared to be a blind impulse, she submitted her resignation. Read on
Meaning: Praise or appreciation, usually for a service someone has done.
Example: He picked up some brownie points with his manager by doing part of her report for her. Read on
Meaning: make sure something stays in place
Example: She knew if she didn't buckle down, the tasks wouldn't get done. Read on
Meaning: the center of a target
Example: It can't hurt to go right for the bull's eye - there's nothing wrong with getting things right the first time. Read on
Meaning: to be in a difficult situation
Example: They have him with his back to the wall and now he has no more options but to pay back the debtors or go to jail for fraud. Read on
