break the seal
to start something that will lead to more of the same
English · UK & Ireland 1634
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
break the story
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the wheel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break through
to succeed or make progress after a lot of effort
break wind
to pass gas from the digestive system
breath of fresh air
Something or someone that brings a refreshing change
breathe a sigh of relief
Feel relieved after a difficult situation
breathe a word
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breathe down someone's neck
to closely supervise or monitor someone
breathe easy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breathe one's last
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breed in the bone
A habit or trait is deeply ingrained
Brevity is the soul of wit (William Shakespeare)
Being concise is a key element of cleverness
brick and mortar
Physical stores or buildings, as opposed to online
brick in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brick in one's hat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bride and groom
a newly married couple
bridge over troubled waters
To help someone during a difficult time
bridge the gap
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bright and early
Very early in the morning
bright lights
An exciting and attractive place
bright line
A clear and absolute distinction or boundary
bright side
The positive aspect of a situation
bright spark
A clever or ingenious person
bright young thing
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bright-line rule
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring a knife to a gunfight
to be poorly prepared for a situation
bring a lump to someone's throat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring about
Cause something to happen or exist
bring back to life
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring down the curtain
To end or conclude something
bring down the hammer
To take severe or decisive action
bring down the house
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring forward
To move a scheduled event to an earlier time
bring home
to make something clear or relevant
bring it weak
to perform poorly or without enthusiasm
bring on
To encourage or initiate something to happen
bring one's arse to an anchor
to sit down or stop what one is doing
bring one's own hide to market
To take personal responsibility for one's actions
bring out in a rash
to cause someone to feel strong emotions
bring owls to Athens
to offer something to someone who already has plenty of it
bring round
to revive or restore someone's health or consciousness
bring someone to their knees
To defeat or weaken someone completely
bring to an end
To stop or terminate something
bring to bear
To apply or use something, especially a skill or resource, in a particular situation.
bring to heel
to make someone obey or behave
bring to justice
To punish or hold someone accountable for a crime or wrongdoing
bring to light
Reveal or expose something previously hidden or unknown
bring to nought
To make something completely useless or ineffective
bring to the hammer
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring to the table
to contribute skills or resources
bring together
Unite people or things
bring up the rear
To be at the back of a group or procession
broad brush
Describing something in general terms without details
broad in the beam
Having wide hips or a large buttocks
broad shoulders
Able to handle or cope with difficulties or responsibilities
broad strokes
Describing something in general terms without details
broaden someone's horizons
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
broken heart
Overwhelming sadness, typically due to a romantic separation
broken hearted
Overwhelmed with sorrow, typically due to a romantic separation
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