Idioms beginning with B

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bell the cat

Meaning: do a dangerous job.

Example: Someone has to bell the cat and organize the office fundraiser, but so far, no one has volunteered. Read more ➺


bear fruit

Meaning: produce valuable results.

Example: Bearing fruit takes time and patience. Read more ➺


blind alley

Meaning: a street, road, or alley that closes at one end.

Example: I've been researching this problem for days, and I think I'm in a blind alley. There doesn't seem to be any way around it. Read more ➺


bottom line

Meaning: the most important factor to take into account of something

Example: When the profit comes down, the bottom line is that this investment isn't worth the risk. Read more ➺


bag and baggage

Meaning: (with) all one's belongings.

Example: She moved to a new city, leaving all her "bag and baggage" behind her. Read more ➺


back to basics

Meaning: start to give your attention to the simplest and most important matters after ignoring them for a while.

Example: After struggling to comprehend the intricate components, it's time to go back to the basics and refresh ourselves on the basic principles of the topic. Read more ➺


bay for blood

Meaning: want somebody to be hurt or punished.

Example: She was out for revenge and was not afraid to bay for blood. Read more ➺


boil the ocean

Meaning: undertaking an impossible chore or task.

Example: Keep it to three to four actionable categories rather than trying to boil the ocean. Read more ➺


bundle of nerves

Meaning: anxious

Example: The robbery was a frightening experience. Since then, I have been a bundle of nerves. Read more ➺


by all means

Meaning: in every way possible.

Example: "Do you mind if I go to the party?" "By all means." Read more ➺


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