bad egg
A person who is unpleasant or untrustworthy
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
bad hair day
a day when everything goes wrong
bad iron
A person considered worthless or useless
bad joke
Something unpleasant or of poor quality
bad looker
Someone who is unattractive
bad money drives out good
Less desirable options displace more desirable ones
bad news
Unwelcome or unpleasant information
bad news bears
a person or thing that consistently brings bad news
bad news travels fast
Unwelcome information spreads quickly
bad old days
A time in the past that was unpleasant or difficult
bad penny
A person who consistently causes trouble or difficulty
bad taste in one's mouth
a lingering feeling of disgust or distaste
bad trip
A disturbing or unpleasant experience
bad trot
a person with unpleasant or annoying behavior
bad word
a swear word or profanity
badge bunny
A person who collects and displays many badges or certifications
badge of honor
A symbol of pride or achievement
bag of bones
A person who is very thin or frail
bag of tricks
A set of skills or methods used to achieve something
bail on
to leave or abandon something suddenly
bail out
to rescue someone from a difficult situation
bail out on
to abandon or leave someone or something suddenly
bait and switch
Luring someone with a attractive offer, then substituting something less desirable
bait and tackle
Equipment for fishing
bake something blind
to make something without a recipe or instructions
bake up
to create or concoct something
baker's half dozen
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
baking hot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
balance out
To offset or compensate for something
balance the books
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bale up
to gather or collect something, especially hay or straw
ball hog
A player who dominates the ball, refusing to pass to teammates.
ball of fire
Someone or something full of energy and enthusiasm
ball of malt
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
ballistic podiatry
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
balloon goes up
A situation becomes serious or chaotic
balloon knot
A knot that is easy to untie
ballot stuffing
Falsifying election results by adding fake votes
ballpark estimate
An approximate calculation or guess
ballpark figure
An approximate number or estimate
balls and strikes
key decisions or elements
balls of steel
Extremely courageous or fearless
bamboo ceiling
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
banana nose
a nose that is slightly upturned
banana republic
A country with a unstable government and economy
band together
Unite to achieve a common goal or overcome a challenge
band-aid solution
A temporary fix that doesn't address the underlying problem
bandwagon fan
A fan who supports a team because it is popular or winning
bandwagon jumper
Someone who joins a trend or movement after it has become popular
bane of someone's existence
A constant source of annoyance or frustration
bang a uey
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bang away
to work or play music persistently and energetically
bang down the door
To demand or force one's way into a place or situation
bang for the buck
Value or return in relation to the effort or cost invested
bang one's head against a brick wall
to persist in a futile effort
bang out
to produce or complete something quickly
bang some heads together
Force people to work together or agree
bang to rights
Caught red-handed or in the act of doing something wrong
bang up
to do something very well or successfully
bangers and mash
Sausages and mashed potatoes
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