Idioms beginning with B

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belly up

Meaning: to die

Example: Many companies went belly up during the great inflation. Read more ➺


best thing since sliced bread

Meaning: something that is too fine

Example: The invention of internet has changed the way we live; it is the best thing since sliced bread. Read more ➺


banker’s hours

Meaning: short working hours

Example: With our boss on leave, most of us worked banker's hours for the whole week. Read more ➺


never in wildest dreams

Meaning: a situation beyond the scope of one's imagination

Example: Never in my wildest dreams did I think she'd abandon her father. Read more ➺


beyond the veil

Meaning: Refers to the realm or state after death; the afterlife.

Example: After his passing, many believed he had gone beyond the veil to reunite with loved ones. Read more ➺


behind closed doors

Meaning: in clandestine

Example: The planning board of the finance division constantly meets behind closed doors, in case its negotiations become known in advance. Read more ➺


blow cover

Meaning: to reveal the true identity

Example: The custom's officer recognised the man from a wanted poster and blew his cover right out. Read more ➺


burst at the seams

Meaning: to be filled up to the brim

Example: The meal was absolutely delicious but now I am bursting at the seams. Read more ➺


beg to differ

Meaning: to politely refuse something

Example: The argument was quite wonderful in his opinion but I beg to differ. I never enjoy political debates. Read more ➺


betwixt and between

Meaning: to be undecided about something

Example: The girl was betwixt and between which of her parents to choose during the divorce trial. Read more ➺


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