Idioms beginning with B

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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 ➺


by the way

Meaning: incidentally

Example: I will not be going to the party. By the way, I do not like him too much. Read more ➺


break down

Meaning: to stop working

Example: His car broke down. Read more ➺


better off

Meaning: to shun someone or something away so that it becomes better than before

Example: The family is better off without this guy who respects nobody and thinks that he is the centre of the universe at all times. Read more ➺


buzz word

Meaning: a phrase that is used to describe a word or phrase that is popular in a group of people

Example: The college students these days have many buzz words that their parents do not understand. Read more ➺


build bridges

Meaning: to foster good relationships

Example: A non-governmental organization is engaged in building bridges between different communal groups in the city. Read more ➺


blue-collar

Meaning: of or relating to industrial work, especially the semiskilled and unskilled

Example: They hope the new manufacturing unit on the small town's outskirts will open up the doors for many more blue-collar jobs. Read more ➺


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