become one flesh
be united in marriage or a romantic relationship
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
bed and breakfast
a private home offering overnight lodging and morning meal
bed blocker
A hospital patient who stays longer than medically necessary
bed in
To settle or become accustomed to a new situation
bee in one's bonnet
An idea that obsesses or preoccupies someone
beef to the hoof
to add strength or value to something
been there, done that
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
been there, done that, bought the T-shirt
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
been to the rodeo
Experienced and knowledgeable about a situation or activity
beer goggles
A state of mind where someone appears more attractive due to alcohol consumption
beer muscles
false courage or confidence caused by drinking alcohol
before it was cool
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
before setting out on a mission of vengeance, dig two graves
Seeking revenge will likely lead to one's own downfall
before someone's time
Happening or existing before someone was born
before you can say knife
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beg for one's life
to plead desperately for mercy or survival
beg off
To decline or excuse oneself from a commitment or invitation
beg to differ
To politely disagree with someone
beggars can't be choosers
Someone in a desperate situation must accept what is available
beggars cannot be choosers
One should accept what is available, rather than being picky.
beginning to end
From the start to the finish of something
behind bars
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
behind closed doors
In secrecy.
behind every great man, there is a great woman
A successful man is often supported by a capable and dedicated partner
behind its time
Outdated or old-fashioned
behind someone's back
to do something secretly without someone's knowledge
behind the bit
Unable to control a situation
behind the counter
Working in a service industry, especially in retail or food service.
behind the eight-ball
In a difficult or precarious situation
behind the scenes
Happening secretly or out of public view
behind the times
Out-dated.
behind time
Late or past a scheduled time
belemnite battlefield
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
believe it or not
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
believe one's ears
To be unable to believe what one is hearing
believe one's eyes
to trust what one is seeing
believe you me
used to emphasize the truth of something
believing is seeing
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bell out
to speak or sing loudly and clearly
bell the cat
to take a risk to deal with a problem
bellwether state
A state that accurately predicts national election outcomes
belly up
to fail or go bankrupt
belly up to the bar
to approach or participate in something with enthusiasm
below par
Not meeting the usual standard or expectation
below the belt
Unfair.
below the mahogany
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
below the salt
of lower social status
belt and suspenders
Using two or more methods to achieve something for extra security
bench and bar
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
bench jockey
A person who criticizes or gives unwanted advice from the sidelines
bend one's elbow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bend someone's ear
to talk to someone at length, often about a problem
bend someone's will
To force someone to do something against their wishes
bend the brain
To concentrate or think hard
bend the knee
To show respect or submit to someone's authority
bend the truth
To exaggerate or distort information
bend to one's will
To force someone to do what you want
beneath the surface
Hidden or not immediately apparent
benevolent overlord
A ruler or authority figure who exercises power in a kind and generous manner
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