Idioms beginning with B
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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 ➺
Meaning: be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
Example: The speaker said that everyone should make an effort towards the protection of the environment, as everyone was in the same boat, and climate changes would have dire consequences for all. Read more ➺
