Idioms beginning with B
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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 ➺
Meaning: extremely awkward, clumsy person
Example: The president has been attacking foreign ministers and even the people in his own party like a bull in a china shop. This has not only led to a lot of criticism but people have started alienating from him. Read more ➺
Meaning: remove someone's all options of retreat, act decisively
Example: She has already burned his bridges with his previous employer by publicly criticizing their marketing policy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be bearing the main force that came from a blow
Example: The family has borne the brunt of his misdeed for a very long time. I think they should be excused now. Read more ➺
Meaning: to indicate what a person earns or earns for
Example: The person depends on you for his bread and butter, how can you be so thoughtless? Read more ➺
