beyond one's pay grade
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
beyond one's years
Showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one's age
beyond the black stump
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bicycle chain
a series of events linked together
bide one's time
Wait patiently for the right moment to act
big and bad
Powerful and intimidating
big and bold
Confident and attention-grabbing
big and small
Everyone or everything, regardless of size or importance
big and tall
Large in both size and height
big boy
A mature or responsible man
big boys
important or powerful people
big break
A significant opportunity for success or advancement
big bucks
A large amount of money
big deal
Something considered important or impressive
big dick energy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big end of town
The most powerful or wealthy section of a community or industry
big fat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big fish
An important or influential person
big fish eat little fish
The powerful prey on the weak.
big fish in a small pond
Someone important in a limited environment
big girl
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big gun
An important or influential person
big hand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big head
having a high opinion of oneself
big kahuna
An important or powerful person
big mad
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big money
A large amount of money
big mouth
Someone who talks too much and reveals secrets
big name
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big ol'
very large or significant
big old
extremely large or impressive
big ole
something or someone large in size or amount
big or small
Regardless of size or importance
big picture
Overall situation or main idea
big screen
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big shop
a large retail store
big shot
An important or influential person
big sleep
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big spender
Someone who spends money freely and generously
big talk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big tamale
An important or influential person
big tent
A broad and inclusive group or organization
big wheel
An important or influential person
bigger and better
Improved or more impressive in size or quality
bigger fish to fry
More important things to attend to
bill of goods
a set of ideas or products being sold or promoted
binge and purge
To alternately overindulge and then rid oneself of excess
bio queen
a person who is exceptionally skilled at a biological or medical field
bird in the bosom
Something or someone cherished and protected
bird of ill omen
Someone or something that brings bad luck or signals a bad event
bird of one's own brain
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bird's-eye view
a comprehensive view from a high angle
birds and bees
Human reproduction and sex
birds of a feather flock together
People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
bit and bridle
To control or restrain someone's actions or words
bit by a barn mouse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bit by bit
Gradually, in small amounts or steps
bitch and moan
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bitch goddess
Fame or success that is unfulfilling or corrupting
bite me
go away or leave me alone