Idioms beginning with B
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Meaning: be possessed with one thought or scheme
Example: The man has a real bee in his bonnet in trying to find out about how people would react in this situation. Read more ➺
Meaning: something difficult to accept
Example: Initially, the lockdown during the pandemic was bitter medicine for all. Read more ➺
Meaning: to laugh uncontrollably
Example: The books by this author always give me a belly laugh. Read more ➺
Meaning: to say something bad about something
Example: The social parties in this area are just meant for old ladies to gather around and bad-mouth everyone who did not show up. I would never go for one. Read more ➺
Meaning: to bear an unpleasant result of an action that has been taken in the past
Example: The minister was warned not to venture into this sort of a contract. If he wants to burn his fingers in spite of that then he may continue. Read more ➺
Meaning: naive; inexperienced
Example: Susan might look young, but she was not born yesterday. She is not going to fall for your lies. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be genuine, verified
Example: The text on this website is bona fides, always. Read more ➺
Meaning: A member of a rich and upper-class family.
Example: She comes from blue blood and grew up in a historic manor. Read more ➺
Meaning: a transient
Example: She moves out nearly every year; she's a true bird of passage. Read more ➺
Meaning: to feel very nervous and restless
Example: He had butterflies in his stomach as he walked out onto the stage for his dance performance. Read more ➺
