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bring sand to the beachto take something that is plentiful at the destination, such as a date to a party with plenty of mixed company.Rate it:

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bring toTo make something equal to a different amount.Rate it:

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bring to a boilTo heat something until it reaches its boiling point.Rate it:

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bring to bearTo apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect.Rate it:

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bring to lightTo expose or disclose something that was hidden or unknown.Rate it:

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bring togetherTo cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.Rate it:

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broad shouldersThe ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.Rate it:

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broke assSomething no longer workingRate it:

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broken recordSomeone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.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 thumbLack of skill at growing plants; something possessed by a poor gardener.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 asideTo disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.Rate it:

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brush downUsed other than as an idiom: see brush, down. To remove something with a brush, or ones hands using a downward brushing motion.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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brush under the carpetTo hide, cover up or overlook something, usually a negative thingRate it:

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Buch mit sieben Siegelnsomething considered very hard to understandRate it:

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buck upCheer up; take courage; take heart.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 underto reluctantly accept something, due to the pressure.Rate it:

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

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buff outto bring something to proper shape by removing or masking minor defects, by straightening out the residual shortcomings.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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bugger upTo break or spoil something, or make it inoperative, useless etc.Rate it:

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build into build something in the interior of an 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'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 upTo increase something suddenly.Rate it:

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bumper cropA large yield; an excess of something.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 of laughsSomething or someone very funny or fun.Rate it:

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buried treasureSomething, having been concealed for a long time, which later is found and is profitable.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 candle at both endsTo waste something in two directions at once.Rate it:

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burst outTo appear suddenly from within something else.Rate 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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