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brownnoseTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinionRate it:

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bubble overTo be very enthusiastic, or highly excited.Rate it:

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budge upTo move or scoot over in order to make room for someone, especially when sitting.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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Bug OffTo avoid bothering someone, to leave someone alone, go awayRate it:

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bug outTo abandon someone without warning.Rate it:

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Bug SomeoneTo annoy someone, bothering, irritating a lotRate it:

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build downIn solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value.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 intoTo meet someone by chance.Rate it:

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bundle of laughsSomething or someone very funny or fun.Rate it:

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bundle offTo send someone away quickly and without fussingRate 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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burst someone's bubbleTo disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.Rate it:

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bush telegraphA system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.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 cap in someone's assAlternative form of pop a cap in someone's ass.Rate it:

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busy as a beaverI am slammed with over work.Rate it:

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busy beaverSomeone who is very busy or hard-working.Rate it:

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busy little beaverSomeone who has completed or accomplished many tasks or works.Rate it:

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but for the grace of GodWere it not for God's help, someone could have suffered that outcome.Rate it:

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butt headsTo argue uncompromisingly with someone.Rate 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 cupA term of affection Or endearment for someone you like Buttercups are a large genus of flowering plants called Ranunculus. It has yellow, shiny petals, and grows wild in many places. It is poisonous to eat for humans and cattle, but when dry the poison is not active.Rate it:

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butter someone upTo praise someone; to flatter someone to attain his/her favor, especially before asking them for somethingRate it:

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butter will not melt in someone's mouthAlternative form of butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouthRate it:

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butter won't melt in someone's mouthAlternative form of butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouthRate it:

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butter would not melt in someone's mouthAlternative form of butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouthRate it:

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butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouthThe identified person appears to be benign, mild-mannered, or calm.Rate it:

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butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouthThe identified person is prim and proper, standoffish, cool, or dispassionate.Rate it:

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button-downOf a collar, able to be buttoned down to the shirt, as over a necktie.Rate it:

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buzz offUsed to tell someone to go away.Rate it:

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by george, i think she's got itan expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; See also "By Jove, I think he's got it"Rate it:

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by jove, i think he's got itan expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; see also "By George, I think she's got it"Rate it:

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bystander effectThat someone is less likely to help another if other potential helpers are present than otherwise.Rate it:

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c'est bien luiThat’s he all over.Rate it:

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c'est le refrain de la balladeIt is the old story over again.Rate it:

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c'est porter de l'eau à la mer (or, rivière)It is carrying coals to Newcastle.Rate it:

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c'est une bonne bête (or, la bête du bon dieu)He is a good-natured fellow (not over-clever).Rate it:

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cala-te, bocaSaid when one is making a malicious statement or badmouthing someone.Rate it:

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call (someone) out (on something)to challenge or expose someone that has done or is doing the wrong thing or to say something they said or did isn't right or trueRate it:

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call inTo summon someone, especially for help or advice.Rate it:

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call someone's bluffTo take action on the basis that another person is bluffing.Rate it:

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call to the barTo admit (someone) to practice in the courts.Rate it:

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Call Your BluffTo challenge someone to prove his claim; to ask someone to complete a threatRate it:

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calling cardAn attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.Rate it:

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calm your titsCalm down! (Used to tell someone to relax when they are agitated, angry, overexcited, etc.)Rate it:

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cambio y cortoover and outRate it:

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cambio y fueraover and outRate it:

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can I use your phoneIndicates that the speaker wants to communicate with someone via the interlocutor's telephone, if it is available.Rate it:

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