Idioms beginning with B
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Meaning: to be in a tough situation with limited options
Example: The company has its back against the wall and if the employees do not help out now, it will be bankrupt soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop speaking
Example: "His continuous talking makes me wish he could button his lip." Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something different from what is expected
Example: His method of teaching physics breaks the mould. Read more ➺
Meaning: to say things that makes your own self or kin look good
Example: The crew tried to blow their own trumpet but the manager did not buy their story. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be frustrated in your efforts to change something or make something happen
Example: Trying to keep this place clean and tidy is like hitting my head against a brick wall. Read more ➺
Meaning: those in need shouldn't expect too much from what they're given.
Example: In this village you are only going to get these many options for furniture. Learn to live it because beggars can't be choosers. Read more ➺
birds of a feather flock together
Meaning: to form groups with people with similar interests and tastes.
Example: The team is divided into people from the same region batting against each other. Birds of a feather flock together. Read more ➺
Meaning: to escape from somewhere violently
Example: The breakout was so sudden that the guards did not even have the time to process what happened. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have strong feelings of love for someone
Example: Being in love doesn't mean that you forget about all your responsibilities towards your parents, does it? Read more ➺
Meaning: to get ready for trouble
Example: The army is wise to batten down the hatches near the border when our neighbouring country seems to be so hostile. Read more ➺
