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bring backTo cause someone to remember something from the past.Rate it:

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bring forthTo create, generate, bring into existence.Rate it:

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bring it onUsed to indicate one's willingness to accept a challenge, confront a threat, etc.Rate it:

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bring one's arse to an anchorTo sit down.Rate it:

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bring owls to athensTo undertake a pointless venture, one that is redundant, unnecessary, superfluous, or highly uneconomical.Rate it:

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bring toTo turn into the wind; to check the course of by trimming the sails so as to counteract each other.Rate it:

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brown bagA short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.Rate it:

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brown noserOne who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant.Rate it:

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brown-noserAlternative spelling of brown noser. (one who flatters others in an obsequious manner.)Rate it:

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brownnoseOne who brownnoses; one who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant.Rate it:

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brûler la chandelle par les deux boutsburn one's candle at both ends, or both )Rate it:

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brush downTo straighten up one's clothes and to tidy up one's appearance.Rate it:

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bucket listA list of things to accomplish before one's death. [Circa 2007]Rate it:

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buckle downTo put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.Rate it:

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buckle upTo fasten one's seat belt or safety belt.Rate it:

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bug in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of the expression “bee in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

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build intoto add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entityRate it:

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build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.Rate it:

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bum rapA false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.Rate it:

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bum rushStorming into an establishment.Rate it:

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bum's rushForcible ejection from an establishment, as of a bum (hobo); someone trying to get you to leave abruptly (quickly).Rate it:

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bump in the roadA setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor.Rate it:

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bump intoTo collide with something.Rate it:

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bump intoTo meet someone by chance.Rate it:

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bumpin' ugliesmaking love; having sex (We never really say "bumping uglies", it's always shortened to bumpin' with the g silent)Rate it:

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bun fightAn altercation, especially one which is chaotic, not terribly serious, or outright ridiculous.Rate it:

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bun fightA formal party or other social gathering, especially one at which food is served.Rate it:

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bundle of energyOne who is especially lively, continually active, or industrious.Rate it:

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bundle upTo dress in, or put on, warm clothes.Rate it:

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bundle upTo put into a bundle.Rate it:

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burn a hole in one's pocketTo cause someone to be tempted to spend money.Rate it:

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burn one's bridgesTo destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc.Rate it:

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burn one's candle at both endsTo work extremely or excessively hard; to work too hard for good health or peace of mind.Rate it:

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burn one's fingersTo harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.Rate it:

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burn the midnight oilTo work studiously, especially late into the night.Rate it:

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burst into tearsto suddenly start weepingRate it:

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bury one's head in the sandTo deliberately ignore the reality of a situation; to pretend a problem does not exist.Rate it:

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business before pleasureAn admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.Rate it:

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bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfRate it:

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bust a nutto work very hard, put in a lot of effortRate it:

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bust one's assTo work very hard, to put in a lot of effort.Rate it:

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bust one's ballsto work very hard; to put in a lot of effort.Rate it:

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bust one's buttTo work exceptionally hard.Rate it:

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bust one's chopsTo exert oneself.Rate it:

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but, satisfaction brought it backa common rejoinder to "curiosity killed the cat"Rate it:

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butt inTo join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or invited; to interjectRate it:

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butt outdon't be involved in (stop interfering in) what someone else is doingRate it:

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butter one's bread on both sidesTo profit from two things at the same time, especially when those things seem contradictory or incompatible.Rate it:

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button one's lipTo remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.Rate it:

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buy backto purchase something already sold, misplaced, destroyed or given awayRate it:

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