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backwaterTo vacillate on a long-held position.Rate it:
bacon fedFat, greasy.Rate it:
bacon-facedHaving a fat, sleek face.Rate it:
bacon-fedFat.Rate it:
bad actorIndividual or entity with the prior criminal conviction, or who has been sanctioned by the court or regulator.Rate it:
bad actorIll-intentioned, mean, ill-tempered person.Rate it:
bad actorUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see bad,‎ actor.Rate it:
bad appleA person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.Rate it:
bad bloodA serious feud or grudge.Rate it:
bad bloodFeelings of hostility or ill will.Rate it:
bad bloodAn inherited immoral or disturbed nature.Rate it:
bad boyUsed other than as an idiom: see bad, boy.Rate it:
bad boyA man whose rebellious nature makes him attractive to women.Rate it:
bad boy(slang) A male criminal.Rate it:
bad boyAn undesirable task.Rate it:
bad boyA powerful or impressive product or item.Rate it:
bad companyThe wrong crowd.Rate it:
bad eggSomeone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.Rate it:
bad eggdisreputable characterRate it:
bad for youUnhealthy.Rate it:
bad formBehaviour which is contrary to social expectations, which is inappropriate or rude.Rate it:
bad hair dayA day when one's hair seems unmanageable.Rate it:
bad hair dayA day when several things seems to be unmanageable or go wrong.Rate it:
bad ironBad luck.Rate it:
bad jokeA situation that is badly planned, or illogical.Rate it:
bad luckill-fortuneRate it:
bad money drives out goodDebased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.Rate it:
bad nameUsed other than as an idiom: see bad, name.Rate it:
bad nameLack of reverence or esteem. Poor reputation.Rate it:
bad newsAn irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.Rate it:
bad newsNews of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events.Rate it:
bad offan extreme or severe situation i.e. badly beaten, in poor health or poor mental well being i.e. hurt, not doing well, struggling to stay alive, etc.; can also mean poor financially or bad in some other wayRate it:
bad old daysthe past, seen as a time when things were worse.Rate it:
bad pennyA counterfeit or damaged penny.Rate it:
bad pennyA person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.Rate it:
bad shapeA person or thing being in an unhealthy or unfit position.Rate it:
bad taste in one's mouthA feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.Rate it:
bad taste in one's mouthA feeling of disappointment and frustration.Rate it:
bad taste in one's mouthA feeling something is morally despicable as to cause nausea.Rate it:
bad to the boneCompletely bad and evil; pure evil.Rate it:
bad wordA vulgar word.Rate it:
bada bing bada boomjust like that--just that fast; quickly, simply, easily, predictably the desired outcome is achieved; shortened version of bada bing, bada bang, bada boom; even shorter version is: bada bingRate it:
badge bunnyA woman who is romantically attracted to police officers and who seeks out their companionship.Rate it:
bag and baggageAll one's possessions.Rate it:
bag of bonesA skinny, malnourished person.Rate it:
bag of rationsA fussy or overly zealous military superior.Rate it:
bag of shellsUsed other than as an idiom: see bag, shell.Rate it:
bag of shellsA trifle.Rate it:
bag of tricksA collection of items, especially as constituting a very complete set of such items.Rate it:
bag of tricksA set of skills, techniques, items of information, or other resources used to help achieve professional or personal goals.Rate it:

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