big fish
An important or influential person
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
big fish eat little fish
The powerful prey on the weak.
big fish in a small pond
Someone important in a limited environment
big girl
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big gun
An important or influential person
big hand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big head
having a high opinion of oneself
big kahuna
An important or powerful person
big mad
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big money
A large amount of money
big mouth
Someone who talks too much and reveals secrets
big name
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big ol'
very large or significant
big old
extremely large or impressive
big ole
something or someone large in size or amount
big or small
Regardless of size or importance
big picture
Overall situation or main idea
big screen
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big shop
a large retail store
big shot
An important or influential person
big sleep
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big spender
Someone who spends money freely and generously
big talk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big tamale
An important or influential person
big tent
A broad and inclusive group or organization
big wheel
An important or influential person
bigger and better
Improved or more impressive in size or quality
bigger fish to fry
More important things to attend to
bill of goods
a set of ideas or products being sold or promoted
binge and purge
To alternately overindulge and then rid oneself of excess
bio queen
a person who is exceptionally skilled at a biological or medical field
bird in the bosom
Something or someone cherished and protected
bird of ill omen
Someone or something that brings bad luck or signals a bad event
bird of one's own brain
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bird's-eye view
a comprehensive view from a high angle
birds and bees
Human reproduction and sex
birds of a feather flock together
People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
bit and bridle
To control or restrain someone's actions or words
bit by a barn mouse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bit by bit
Gradually, in small amounts or steps
bitch and moan
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bitch goddess
Fame or success that is unfulfilling or corrupting
bite me
go away or leave me alone
bite my ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bite my shiny metal ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bite of the cherry
a single opportunity to do something
bite of the reality sandwich
a dose of unpleasant truth
bite off
take on more responsibility than one can handle
bite one's lip
to stop oneself from speaking or reacting
bite one's nails
to nervously or anxiously wait for something
bite one's tongue
To refrain from speaking one's mind
bite someone's hand off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bite someone's head off
To respond to someone angrily or aggressively
bite the big one
to die or meet a dramatic end
bite the biscuit
to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation
bite the curb
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bite the hand that feeds one
To act against the interests of someone who helps or supports you
bite to eat
a small amount of food
bits and bobs
Various small, unrelated things
bits and pieces
Small, scattered parts or remnants of something
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