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a bit iffyTo experience concern, reflect nervousness, have misgivings, expect possible dire results.Rate it:

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a bit muchMore than is reasonable.Rate it:

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à huis closbehind closed doorsRate it:

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a little bit of bread and no cheesethe song of the yellowhammer.Rate it:

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a method to one’s madnessThere is a reason, rational purpose, plan, or intention behind one’s seemingly crazy or absurd behaviorRate it:

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an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cureWe tend to not pay attention to our Physical and mental health until there is pain present or choas has arrived. A little bit here and there foes a long way.Rate it:

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au fur et à mesurebit by bit, graduallyRate it:

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backroom dealDeals that are made in secret, in a dishonest way (sometimes and probably originally literally behind closed doors and/or in some back room in private. See also, shady, back-alley deals (a similar expression meaning the same thing)Rate it:

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bbiabBe back in a bit.Rate it:

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behind barsIn jail or prison.Rate it:

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behind closed doorsPublic disclosure.Rate it:

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behind its timeShowing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.Rate it:

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behind somebody's backWithout somebody's knowledge; secretly.Rate it:

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behind someone's backWithout somebody's knowledge; secretly.Rate it:

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behind the bitAn equestrian term, meaning that the horse is evading the bit.Rate it:

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behind the counterOf drugs, dispensed by a pharmacist without needing a doctor's prescription or other form of compliance.Rate it:

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Behind the Eight BallGetting into trouble or difficult situation due to bad luck, a situation through which, one might not get out easilyRate it:

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behind the eight ballAt a disadvantage.Rate it:

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behind the eight-ballIn a difficult situation or tight spot.Rate it:

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behind the scenesIn secret; out of public view.Rate it:

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behind the timesOut of date; old-fashioned; obsolete; outmoded; outdated.Rate it:

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behind the wheelIn control of a vehicle; driving.Rate it:

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behind the wheelIn control of the situation; in charge.Rate it:

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behind timeLate, arriving late.Rate it:

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better late than pregnantFunny excuse for running behind I knowRate it:

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bien fin qui me rattraperaOnce bit, twice shy; They won’t catch me doing that again.Rate it:

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bit by a barn mouseTipsy.Rate it:

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bit in the biten of lakeIt means that a person is in a serious mood where he is not thinking for the serious matter. Its proper meaning is "serious"Rate it:

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bit on the sideSecondary lover, mistress.Rate it:

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bit partsmall acting roleRate it:

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bring up the rearTo be last in a moving line of people, to walk or go behind others in a line.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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champ at the bitTo bite the bit, especially when restless.Rate it:

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champ at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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Champ at the BitTo show sheer willingness to do something or become impatient to begin itRate it:

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chat échaudé craint l'eau froideA burnt child dreads the fire; Once bit, twice shy.Rate it:

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chip awayTo reduce or weaken bit by bit.Rate it:

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chomp at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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come from behindTo be in a winning position after having been in a losing position.Rate it:

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cum grano salisWith a grain of salt; with a bit of common sense and skepticism.Rate it:

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de fil en aiguilleBit by bit; One thing leading to another.Rate it:

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dickyA seat behind a carriage, for a servant.Rate it:

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do one's bitTo make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.Rate it:

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dog itTo underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort.Rate it:

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dry behind the earsSeasoned or experienced; mature, especially with respect to judgment.Rate it:

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éminence griseA secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne.Rate it:

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esagerazioneMore than is reasonable; a bit too much.Rate it:

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esagerazionea bit muchRate it:

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every bitExactly, to its full degreeRate it:

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ex pueris excedereto leave one's boyhood behind one, become a man.Rate it:

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