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boots on the groundThe ground forces actually fighting in a war or conflict, rather than troops not engaged or other military action such as air strikes.Rate it:

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born in a barnEngaging in the annoying behavior of inappropriately, and usually neglectfully, leaving open a door or window.Rate it:

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bottom edgeUsed other than as an idiom: see bottom, edge.Rate it:

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bottom handUsed other than as an idiom: see bottom, hand.Rate it:

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bottoming the houseThe process by where someone cleans their house 'from top to bottom'. It is a very thorough clean indeed, even more so than 'spring cleaning'.Rate it:

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bow and scrapeTo make a deep bow with the right leg drawn back (thus scraping the floor), left hand pressed across the abdomen, right arm held aside.Rate it:

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box the compassTo make a complete reversal in stance or opinion.Rate it:

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box-office bombA motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office, especially that which is less than the budget for the motion picture.Rate it:

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brass ringFiguratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.Rate it:

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bread and butterthe main way you make your living; where the bulk of your money comes fromRate it:

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bread-and-butterUsed other than as an idiom: see bread, and, butter.Rate it:

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break coverUsed other than as an idiom. to come out of hiding; to become visible.Rate it:

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break one's backTo make a supreme effort.Rate it:

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break one's backUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see break,‎ back.Rate it:

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break the bankTo win more money than is available to be paid.Rate it:

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break the moldTo make it impossible for an identical copy to be made.Rate it:

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break throughUsed other than as an idiom: see break, through.Rate it:

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break withUsed other than as an idiom: see break, with.Rate it:

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brew upMake a fire in order to make teaRate it:

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brick and mortarUsed other than as an idiom: see brick, and, mortar.Rate it:

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brick houseUsed other than as an idiom: A house or type of construction made of bricks or blockss of masonry.Rate it:

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bricks and mortarUsed other than as an idiom: see bricks, and, mortar.Rate it:

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bright shiny objectUsed other than as an idiom: see bright, shiny, object.Rate it:

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bright-line ruleA clear-cut, easy to make decision.Rate it:

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bright-line ruleA clear-cut, easy to make a decision.Rate it:

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brighten upTo make cheerful.Rate it:

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bring downTo make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.Rate it:

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bring downTo make something flying fall to the ground. Usually by firing a weapon of some kind.Rate it:

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bring downTo make someone feel bad emotionally.Rate it:

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bring forwardTo make something happen earlier than originally planned.Rate it:

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bring homeTo make clearer or better understoodRate it:

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bring it weakTo fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".Rate it:

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bring onTo make something appear, as on a stage or a place of competition.Rate it:

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bring outTo make a shy person more confident.Rate it:

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bring overUsed other than as an idiom: see bring, over.Rate it:

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

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broom closetUsed other than as an idiom: see broom, closet.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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buck upHurry up; make haste.Rate it:

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bucket listUsed other than as an idiom: see bucket, list.Rate it:

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bucket of boltsA piece of machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.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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buff upto shine; to make shinyRate it:

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bugger upTo break or spoil something, or make it inoperative, useless etc.Rate it:

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Buggins's turnThe appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.Rate it:

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build a better mousetrapTo invent the next great thing; to have a better idea.Rate it:

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bulk billUsed other than as an idiom: see bulk, bill.Rate it:

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Burn the Candle at Both EndsTo work more than usual, to extraordinary work (mentally or physical) until you get tiredRate it:

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Burn Your Bridges behind YouTo make unchangeable commitment, to be determined on any decisionRate it:

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burned outIndividuals whom expend more energy and funds than they really possess can overdo, go bankrupt or savage their health status.Rate it:

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