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beyond the black stumpExtremely remote, outside the populated area.Rate it:
beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:
beyond the paleDescribing behaviour that is considered to be outside the bounds of morality, good behaviour or judgement in civilised company.Rate it:
beyond wordsDisbeliefRate it:
beyond wordsIn recalling an incident, in observing an accident, any or all of which can be disastrous and shocking. A destructive fire and explosion may leave one awestruck and beyond words to describe.Rate it:
BFDbig deal. (initialism for big fucking deal)Rate it:
bible beltRegion of the Southern US where Christianity is particularly influentialRate it:
biblicalOf, or relating to, the Bible.Rate it:
biblicalIn accordance with the teachings of the Bible (according to some interpretation of the later)Rate it:
biblical  Very large; especially, exceeding previous records.Rate it:
BIBObulk in/bags out ; designates a type of bulk carrier that takes in bulk cargo, and is equipped to bag it, to provide bagged cargo for disembarkmentRate it:
bid fairseem probableRate it:
bid fairseems probableRate it:
bide one's timeTo wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.Rate it:
bidey, bye, bye!An Expanded 'good-bye' often for close relatives and children!Rate it:
big as a barnVery big.Rate it:
big blow-outElaborate celebration, special party, special dinner with lavish, luschious entrees.Rate it:
big boyA large object or person.Rate it:
big boysPlural form of big boy.Rate it:
big boysThe people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.Rate it:
big breakA breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.Rate it:
big bucksLots of money.Rate it:
big cheeseA very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.Rate it:
big daddySomething or someone of importance.Rate it:
big dealSomething very important, difficult, or of concern.Rate it:
big dipperroller coasterRate it:
big enchiladaA very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.Rate it:
big enchiladaSome item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.Rate it:
big fatComplete, utter, total.Rate it:
big fish in a small pondOne who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.Rate it:
big girlAn adult female.Rate it:
big girl's blouseAn effeminate or weak man, a sissy.Rate it:
big gunA large-caliber artillery piece.Rate it:
big gunSomeone who is powerful or influential most often in plural form.Rate it:
big guyA term of endearment, usually addressed toward an all-around good male person.Rate it:
big guyUsed other than as an idiom: see big, guy.Rate it:
big in japana phrase to describe Western celebrities that have been successful in JapanRate it:
big kahunaA boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.Rate it:
big macA sandwich from McDonaldsRate it:
big mouthThe mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.Rate it:
big nameA widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.Rate it:
big nameA prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.Rate it:
big ol'Alternative spelling of big old.Rate it:
big oldEmphatically or impressively big; really big.Rate it:
big oleAlternative spelling of big old.Rate it:
big pictureThe main film in a double feature.Rate it:
big pictureThe totality of a situation.Rate it:
big shopA large, regular purchase of groceries; as opposed to ad hoc or impulse purchases.Rate it:
big shopUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see big,‎ shop.Rate it:
big shotA person with a reputation of importance or power.Rate it:

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