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buck upCheer up; take courage; take heart.Rate it:

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buckle underto reluctantly accept something, due to the pressure.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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buen provechobon appétit, enjoy your mealRate 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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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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Burn Your Bridges behind YouTo make unchangeable commitment, to be determined on any decisionRate 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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Bury Your Head in the SandTo hide from facts and current situations, to ignore the critical situation or danger as if you don’t see itRate 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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busman's holidayA holiday or vacation during which you do the same thing that you do for your usual work.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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bust outto bring out, to take outRate it:

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bust your bunsWork energetically, and bust your 'buns' in the process!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 is prim and proper, standoffish, cool, or dispassionate.Rate 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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Button Your LipTo be quite, to keep silenceRate 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 hook or crookWe will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be doneRate 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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by the seat of your pantsAn aviator's term, Cross country flying, navigating via ground observation of landmarks, arrows on rooftops. water towers, railroad tracks, roadways, radio/TV towers; and by the 'seat of your pants'.Rate it:

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By the Skin of Your TeethJust closer to, literally, Just about to happenRate it:

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BYOWInitialism of bring your own wine.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 à prendre ou à laisserYou must take it or leave it; It’s a case of Hobson’s choice.Rate it:

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c'est à vous à parlerIt is your turn to speak.Rate it:

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c'est à vous de parlerIt is your duty to speak.Rate it:

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c'est mon dernier motThat is the last concession I can make; I will not take less.Rate it:

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c'est simple comme bonjourIt is as easy as kiss your hand.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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