Idioms beginning with B
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Meaning: people with similar tastes, interests, and backgrounds
Example: Ethan saw Jason had the same type of car and shrugged, "Birds of a feather." Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who is treated with special favor.
Example: Managers at Apple have been trained against having blue-eyed boys. Read more ➺
Meaning: putting a lot of effort to get a task done.
Example: He has put in nothing but blood, sweat, and tears into this company. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have ill feelings towards someone
Example: The villagers say the arson attack may have been the result of bad blood between the two families. Read more ➺
Meaning: to go on a date with someone you have never met before.
Example: I'm going on a blind date with a guy that Jack knows from college. Read more ➺
Meaning: with all one's effort and ability
Example: A great painter must put their body and soul onto the canvas. Read more ➺
Meaning: make somebody accountable for their conduct.
Example: If Jessica continues with this behavior, I will have no choice but to bring her to book. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something innovative
Example: Advancements in computer technology break new ground almost every day. Read more ➺
Meaning: hide from the truth
Example: Finals begin in a week and if I continue to bury my head in the sand, I'll be taking this class again next semester. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something in order to postpone an event, a result, etc.
Example: I am currently delivering pizza, buying time to apply for a better job. Read more ➺
