Idioms beginning with B
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Meaning: to intimidate or bully someone with stern or overbearing looks or speech.
Example: The manager would often browbeat his employees into working overtime without extra pay. Read more ➺
Meaning: about to arrive at a location or place soon.
Example: I'm bout to pull up to the party, see you in ten minutes. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person or thing that is weak, ineffectual, or unreliable as a support or means of help.
Example: Depending on him during the crisis felt like leaning on a broken reed. Read more ➺
Meaning: a stock issued by a well-established, financially sound company with a history of reliable earnings and regular dividend payments.
Example: Investors often seek out blue-chip stocks like Coca-Cola and IBM for their portfolios. Read more ➺
Meaning: describes something that is substandard, unprofessional, or lacking in sophistication.
Example: The company's presentation was so bush-league that the clients left halfway through. Read more ➺
Meaning: an urgent or pressing query that requires immediate attention.
Example: The burning question after the town hall meeting was how the new policy would affect local businesses. Read more ➺
Meaning: to purchase something, typically a vehicle, that is found to be defective or unsatisfactory after the purchase.
Example: After only a week, the car started having engine problems, and I realized I had bought a lemon. Read more ➺
Meaning: an effort to manage multiple conflicting or competing elements or interests simultaneously.
Example: Being a working parent is a daily balancing act between professional responsibilities and family needs. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who frequently drops things.
Example: Mark, our star receiver, turned into a butterfingers and dropped the ball at the crucial moment. Read more ➺
Meaning: to neither gain nor lose money in a deal or business.
Example: Despite our best efforts, the restaurant only managed to break even last month. Read more ➺
