Idioms beginning with B
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Meaning: different people have different ideas and views about what is beautiful
Example: I don't see why he finds her attractive, I think she is downright ugly; but, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. Read more ➺
Meaning: Heated argument or loud, intense quarrel, usually between people who are close.
Example: They had a blazing row over money right in the middle of the street. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is said after a set of instructions are provided and one wants to convey that the work will be simple for the other person to do
Example: You add two cups of water to the mix, heat it for five minutes and Bob's your uncle, the soup is ready. Read more ➺
born with a silver spoon in mouth
Meaning: to be born to parents who are rich and have a good social rank
Example: He has never worked hard for anything because he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His parents brought everything to him instead. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person or a thing that is not able to function properly
Example: You should accept this job offer since this is your first job and that organization is a real basket case. Read more ➺
Meaning: to bother or irritate someone
Example: The squadron leader bugged the military man in order to find out if he was a spy for the enemy. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to having eyes that are wide open, often from surprise, fear, or amazement.
Example: She looked bug-eyed when she saw the huge spider on the wall. Read more ➺
before one can say Jack Robinson
Meaning: very suddenly
Example: I wanted to have a meaningful conversation with him when he was back from work but he was gone before I could say Jack Robinson. Read more ➺
Meaning: The depression that is caused to new mothers after childbirth.
Example: Do not speak to her in a rude tone, she is just going through some baby blues right now and needs compassion from you. Read more ➺
Meaning: good luck
Example: "Break a leg!" shouted the stage director to his actors before the beginning of the play. Read more ➺
