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better the devil you know than the one you don't knowAlternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.Rate it:

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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at allHaving experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.Rate it:

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between a rock and a hard placeHaving the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.Rate it:

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Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceTo face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harmRate it:

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between scylla and charybdisSimilar in meaning to between a rock and a hard place.Rate it:

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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaTo be in a very dangerous situation and not knowing what to do, Or to be involved in some precarious situation that has bad results or outcomeRate it:

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between the hammer and the anvilWith the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.Rate it:

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between the jigs and the reelsEventually, despite all the confusion.Rate it:

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between you, me, and the bedpostbetween you and meRate it:

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betwixt and betweenNeither one thing nor the other.Rate it:

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beyond one's kenBeyond one's knowledge or understanding.Rate it:

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beyond one's pay gradeBeyond one's capability.Rate it:

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beyond one's pay gradeBeyond one's level of authority.Rate it:

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beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:

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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:

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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:

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bide one's timeTo wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.Rate it:

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bidey, bye, bye!An Expanded 'good-bye' often for close relatives and children!Rate it:

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big boysThe people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.Rate it:

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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:

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big in japana phrase to describe Western celebrities that have been successful in JapanRate it:

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big mouthThe mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.Rate it:

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big nameA prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.Rate it:

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big nameA widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.Rate it:

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big spenderOne who frequently makes large purchases, especially of extravagant goods.Rate it:

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big upTo increase one's muscle mass through exercise.Rate it:

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big yearan informal competition among birdwatchers to see who can see or hear the largest number of species of birds within a single calendar year and within a specific geographical area.Rate it:

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bind and grindMonotony and tediousness of everyday routine. Be it work or home related.Rate it:

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bird in the bosomA secret pledge that one makes for another.Rate it:

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Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the BushIt is better to remain satisfied with what you have earned or you have got, rather than craving for what is out of reach or difficult to get hold ofRate it:

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bird of one's own brainOne's own idea or conception.Rate it:

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birds and beesInformal sex education, especially describing the sexual activity of animals rather than that of people.Rate it:

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birds of a feather flock togetherJust as we see the same kinds of birds flying together, the same kinds of people are often found together too.Rate it:

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birth tourismTravel from one country to another for the purpose of giving birth in the second country, thereby endowing the newborn child with citizenship of the second country.Rate it:

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bitch goddessSomeone, specifically a woman, who has such success; a rich and/or famous woman.Rate it:

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bitch goddessSuccess, especially in terms of wealth and fame.Rate it:

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bitch slappedThe act of slapping someone's face with the back of one's handRate it:

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bitch, pleaseWhen you want a bitch to shut up, you hold up your hand, turn away, and say “bitch, please” Similar to the saying “talk to the hand”Rate it:

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bite downTo clench with one's teeth or to bite hard on something.Rate it:

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bite offTo accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.Rate it:

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bite off more than one can chewTo try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.Rate it:

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Bite Off More Than You Can ChewTo take on something more than of its actual capacity, a person, who tries to accomplish too much, or is greedy by nature, or overconfident or too much motivated, taking more responsibility or task that a person can manageRate it:

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bite one's lipTo forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.Rate it:

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bite one's tongueTo forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.Rate it:

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bite one's tongueAn admonishment to someone who has said something unfeeling or harsh.Rate it:

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bite the big oneTo be unpleasant or undesirable.Rate it:

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bite the big oneTo perform poorly; to fail.Rate it:

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bite the big oneo break down; to be impossible to repair or not worth repairing.Rate it:

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bite the big oneTo die.Rate it:

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bite to eatA snack or quick meal.Rate it:

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