Idioms beginning with B
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Meaning: back to the planning stage
Example: My experiment was a failure, so I'm back to the drawing board. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be an important and successful individual
Example: The guy is among the big cheeses in the region and his word rules. Read more ➺
Meaning: to wait for the perfect moment to do something
Example: The big tiger bides time until the zebra had to make its way to the water fountain and then struck. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be certain about something's validity
Example: The government has clarified beyond a shadow of doubt that the people who have been evading taxes so far will be caught very soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: spouse
Example: I think a two-bedroom flat would suit us but I'd better confirm it with my better half. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is better for somebody or something to be late than never to arrive or to happen
Example: All of us have been waiting for you for two hours - but better late than never. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be mean and unfair (in a fight)
Example: The shot that he took at him was completely below the belt. Decent people do not compete like this. Read more ➺
Meaning: abandon something (speedily)
Example: Once I realized that John was going to be at the party, I beat a hasty retreat. Read more ➺
Meaning: Waste effort by pursuing the wrong goal or path.
Example: The team was barking up the wrong tree by investing in a product nobody wanted. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be exact; to be correct; to be proper
Example: The documentary was bang on the subject of female foeticide. Read more ➺
