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banana republicA small country, especially one in Central America, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.Rate it:

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Banbury story of a cock and a bullA roundabout, nonsensical story.Rate it:

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bang awayto constantly and irritatingly talk (about)Rate it:

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bang awayto strike or hit repeatedlyRate it:

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bang awayto work tirelesslyRate it:

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bang outTo do something quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner.Rate it:

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bank nightAn event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.Rate it:

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bankers' hoursThe period between 10am and 3pm.Rate it:

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bar outTo shut a teacher out of the classroom as a prank.Rate it:

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bar sinisterThe state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.Rate it:

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barber's signA standing pole and two wash-balls, historically used outside barber's shops.Rate it:

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bare headTo go out into cold weather without covering your head.Rate it:

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bare one's soulTo reveal one's innermost feelings and thoughts, especially concerning one's doubts, regrets, or flaws; to tell one's personal secrets to others.Rate it:

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bargain awayTo dispose of in a bargain, usually with a sense of loss or disadvantage.Rate it:

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barge inTo intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.Rate it:

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Bark Up the Wrong TreeTo have a wrong guess or idea about someone or some situation, efforts and attentions being diverted in a wrong directionRate it:

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barking dogs seldom bitePeople who make big threats never usually carry them out.Rate it:

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barking up the wrong treeA judgement call and assertion to another that he has miscalculated the reality of a situation.Rate it:

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barking-up the wrong tree:{Coon Hunters Remark:} Coon Dogs Chase Raccoon up Trees. They Bark at the Tree so Hunter Can 'Shoot' Coon out of the Tree:Rate it:

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Barmacide feastSomething that appears highly desirable, but proves to be imaginary, illusory and ultimately very disappointing.Rate it:

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barrelThe ribs and belly of a horse or pony.Rate it:

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barrelThe quantity which constitutes a full barrel. This varies for different articles and also in different places for the same article, being regulated by custom or by law. A barrel of wine is 31 1/2 gallons; a barrel of flour is 196 pounds; of beer 31 gallons; of ale 32 gallons; of crude oil 42 gallons.Rate it:

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barrelA round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.Rate it:

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bash outTo write something very quickly, without much thought.Rate it:

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basket houseA cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.Rate it:

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bat awayTo knock an object, usually a ball.Rate it:

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bat awayTo avoid by diverting the focus of a discussion.Rate it:

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bat outto churn out, produce hurriedlyRate it:

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bat outto continue battingRate it:

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bat outto flatten somethingRate it:

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bat outto expel, using bats, paddles or similar things.Rate it:

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batten downTo close or make watertight, referring to hatches and cargo.Rate it:

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battle crySomething the troops yell out when going to war or battle.Rate it:

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battle outTo argue or fight over and reach a conclusion; to air out one's grievances.Rate it:

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bawdy basketThe twenty-third rank of canters, who carry pins, tape, ballads, and obscene books to sell, but live mostly by stealing.Rate it:

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bawl outTo deliver a loud, hard scolding or lecture; to reprimand.Rate it:

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bawl outTo have a serious argument accompanied with shouting.Rate it:

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be a hundred years too earlyTo be so immature and unprepared as to be hopelessly unable to achieve something.Rate it:

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be an open bookOne's life and times can be an open book by simply sharing, answering queries, being forthright, carrying no baggage or disagreements.Rate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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be honest with youAn often used and often heard expression, probably utilized extensively to enhance one's integrity, approval and attractiveness.Rate it:

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be in and outTo enter somewhere, and then quickly leave.Rate it:

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be motherTo pour out tea for others.Rate it:

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be offTo be away from.Rate it:

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be off with youGo away; get out.Rate it:

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be on toTo figure out; to realize the truth.Rate it:

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be out forTo seek or pursue, especially to determinedly pursue something to one's own benefit.Rate it:

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be preparedTo be prepared for a sexual encounter by carrying or possessing condoms or other means for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease.Rate it:

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be preparedTo always be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty (motto of the Boy Scouts and pioneers).Rate it:

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be thereTo be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.Rate it:

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