broken home
A family unit that has been disrupted by divorce or separation.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
broken man
A person severely weakened or demoralized
broken record
Repeating something many times in a tedious way
broken reed
A person or thing that is unreliable or provides no support.
broken vessel
A person who is no longer useful or effective
bronx cheer
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brother and sister
a male and female sibling
brown and serve
partially cooked, to be finished by the user
brown bag
to eat lunch at work
brown bread
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brown noser
Someone who tries to win favor by flattering people or behaving in a way that is not genuine
brown power
political power or influence held by Hispanic or Latino people
brown thumb
Having a lack of ability to care for plants
browned off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brownian motion
Random and unpredictable movement or change
brownie point
an advantage or credit gained by doing something good
brush by
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brush down
to ignore or dismiss something
brush off
to ignore or dismiss something
brush up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bubble over
to be extremely happy or excited
buck down
to work diligently and seriously
buck fever
Nervous excitement or anxiety, especially when hunting
buck for
support or promote something
buck in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buck off
to get rid of someone or something unwanted
buck out
to throw someone off
buck up
to cheer up or become more enthusiastic
buck up one's ideas
to improve or revise one's ideas
buck up to
to accept and deal with a difficult situation
bucket and spade
basic equipment for a seaside holiday
bucket down
raining very heavily
bucket list
A list of experiences to have before dying
bucket of bolts
Something, especially a vehicle, that is old and in poor condition
bucket of rust
An old, unreliable vehicle
bucket of syrup
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buckle down
to work hard and seriously
buckle to
to start working hard or make an effort
buckle up
Prepare for a challenging or rough experience
buckley's and none
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buckley's chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buff the muffin
to engage in self-pleasuring activity
buff up
to improve or strengthen something
bug off
to go away and leave someone alone
bug storm
a sudden, intense period of criticism or controversy
bugger off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buggins's turn
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
build a better mousetrap
Improve something that already exists
build a case
Gather evidence to support an argument or claim
build bridges
To establish connections or improve relationships between people or groups
build character
Develop strength and personality through experience and challenges
build on sand
To base something on a weak or unstable foundation
build the plane while flying it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
build up
to increase or strengthen something
built different
Exceptionally talented or skilled
built like a brick outhouse
Very sturdy or strong
built like a brick shipyard
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
built like a brick shithouse
Exceptionally strong or sturdy
bulk billing
a payment system where a doctor bills a patient's insurance directly
bull and boar
A butcher shop or meat market
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