bloom is off the rose
Something has lost its appeal or excitement
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
blossom out
To develop or flourish suddenly
blot on the escutcheon
A stain or disgrace on someone's reputation
blot one's copy book
To spoil one's reputation by doing something wrong
blow a fuse
to become very angry
blow a hole through
completely destroy or refute an idea or argument
blow a kiss
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow away
to amaze or impress someone very much
blow chunks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow hot air
talk excessively without substance
blow me
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow me down
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow off steam
to release or express pent-up emotions or energy
blow one's chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow one's load
to waste an opportunity or release one's energy too early
blow one's own trumpet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow one's wad
to spend or use up all of one's resources at once
blow out of proportion
Exaggerate or magnify something excessively
blow out of proportions
Become exaggerated or distorted beyond reality
blow out of the water
completely surpass or outdo something
blow over
To pass or subside without serious consequences
blow someone's back out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow someone's brains out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow someone's cover
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow someone's mind
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow the cobwebs away
to get rid of stale ideas or habits
blow the lid off
To expose a scandal or secret publicly
blow the whistle
Report wrongdoing or injustice to authorities
blow this pop stand
to leave a place quickly
blow this Popsicle stand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow this taco stand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow to kingdom come
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow tomahawks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow town
to leave a place quickly and secretly
blow up in one's face
To have a plan or situation fail or backfire completely
blue chamber
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blue note
a feeling of sadness or melancholy
blue ribbon
First place or best in a competition
blue state
A state that consistently votes Democratic in elections
blue wall of silence
A barrier of secrecy or refusal to cooperate, especially among police officers
blue-eyed boy
a favorite or highly valued person
blue-sky thinking
Unconventional and imaginative ideas without limits
bluebird of happiness
A symbol of joy and contentment
blur the line
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bob's your uncle
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
body and soul
Completely and utterly
body blow
A severe setback or disappointment
body English
nonverbal communication using body language
bog off
go away, leave me alone
bogged down
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
boil over
to become extremely angry or violent
boil up
to suddenly become angry or violent
boiling frog
Describes a situation where a problem develops gradually, unnoticed until it's too late.
boiling hot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
boiling mad
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
boiling point
The point at which someone's anger or frustration becomes extreme
bold and beautiful
Confident and attractive
boldly go where no man has gone before
To venture into unknown or unexplored territory
bolt bucket
a container for collecting bolts or other small parts
bolt from the blue
An unexpected and surprising event