bull in a china shop
Someone who causes damage or chaos due to their carelessness
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
bull session
An informal discussion or gathering where people talk casually
bum rap
An unfair or false accusation
bum rush
to rush or attack someone or something suddenly and forcefully
bum steer
Misleading or false information
bum's rush
to forcibly or quickly eject someone from a place
Bumfuck, Egypt
A remote or inaccessible place
bump and grind
a tedious or exhausting routine
bump and run
a golf shot that runs along the ground after a low bounce
bump in the road
A minor problem or obstacle
bump into
Meet someone unexpectedly
bump off
to kill or murder someone
bump up
to increase or upgrade something
bumper crop
An exceptionally large or successful yield
bun fight
a chaotic and competitive situation
bundle of energy
A person who is very energetic and active
bundle of joy
A newborn baby, especially one that brings happiness
bundle of laughs
Someone very amusing or entertaining
bundle of nerves
Extremely anxious or nervous
bundle off
to send someone away quickly
bunny hop
to jump or move quickly with short hops
bunny hug
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buoy up
to give someone hope or confidence
buried treasure
Valuable or exciting things that are hidden or hard to find
burn a hole in someone's pocket
to make someone want to spend money urgently
burn bread
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn daylight
Waste time, especially during the day when work can be done.
burn one's fingers
to suffer consequences from a risky or unwise decision
burn out
to become exhausted or depleted
burn rubber
to accelerate a vehicle quickly
burn someone's ears
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn that bridge when one comes to it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn the candle at both ends
Lavish energy in more than one direction at the same time.
burn the roof
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burning question
A question that is very important and needs to be answered
burr in one's saddle
A problem or annoyance that persists and bothers someone.
burst in
Enter a place or room suddenly and forcefully
burst into tears
Start crying suddenly and uncontrollably
burst out laughing
To suddenly laugh loudly and uncontrollably
burst someone's bubble
to disappoint or disillusion someone
bury one's head in the sand
To refuse to acknowledge or deal with a problem
bury the lede
To fail to mention the most important information at the beginning
bus plunge
a sudden and dramatic decline
bush league
Unprofessional or amateurish
bush telegraph
An informal network of people sharing information and gossip
business as usual
Continuing normal activities despite unusual circumstances
business before pleasure
One should prioritize work or duties over enjoyable activities.
business end
The most important or functional part of something
business girl
A woman who is career-focused and professional
business or pleasure
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
busman's holiday
A vacation spent doing similar work to one's normal job
bust a cap
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bust a move
to dance, especially in a showy or energetic way
bust a nut
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bust a U
to turn around and go in the opposite direction
bust ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bust chops
to tease or joke with someone
bust on
to tease or mock someone
bust one's butt
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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