be at the plague
to be avoided at all costs
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
be down with
to be in agreement or approval with something
be in and out
to frequently visit or stay somewhere for short periods
be in for
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
be in luck
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
be it as it may
Regardless of the situation or circumstances
be left at the post
To be left behind or fail to keep up with others
be left holding the baby
be responsible for a problem or situation
be like
similar to something or someone
be mother
to act as a mother or caregiver
be my guest
Feel free to do something
be no match for
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
be on days
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
be on nights
work at night, typically as a regular shift
be on to
discover or realize the truth about something
be one's own man
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
be one's own worst enemy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
be oneself
Act naturally without pretending to be someone else
be out for
to have a specific goal or intention in mind
be someone's to lose
to have a strong advantage or be in a favorable position
be still my heart
be calm and composed
be taken ill
To suddenly become sick or unwell
be that as it may
Despite what has been said or done
be the bigger man
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
be there
Attend or participate in an event
be yourself
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be-all and end-all
The most important thing
beams and balance
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
bean counter
A person who carefully monitors and controls expenses
bear a hand
help someone with a task
bear away the bell
To win a competition or prize
bear in mind
Remember and consider something when making a decision
bear oneself
to conduct or behave oneself in a particular way
bear up
to endure or cope with a difficult situation
bear with
to be patient with someone or something
beard the lion in his den
To confront or challenge someone in their own territory
beat a dead horse
to continue trying to achieve something that is no longer possible
beat a retreat
To withdraw or back down from a situation
beat as one
to act or move in perfect harmony
beat Banaghan
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat feet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat like a jungle drum
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat off
to repel or fight off something
beat off with a stick
to have numerous people attracted or interested
beat one's brain
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat one's swords into ploughshares
To convert instruments of war into tools for peaceful use
beat one's swords into plowshares
To convert instruments of war into tools for peaceful use
beat out the chest
to proudly show off one's strength or accomplishments
beat someone round the ears
to scold or criticize someone severely
beat someone's arse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat someone's ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat someone's brains out
to try very hard to think of something
beat the bishop
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat the bushes
Search thoroughly and energetically for something
beat the clock
Complete a task before a deadline expires
beat the cock
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat the crowd
to do something before others do
beat the daylights out of
to defeat or punish someone severely
beat the drum for
To actively support or promote something