branch off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
branch out
To try new things or explore new areas of interest
brass ceiling
an invisible barrier to advancement, especially for women
brass farthing
something completely worthless
brass monkey
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brass monkeys
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brassed off
Extremely annoyed or frustrated
brave out
to endure a difficult situation with courage
brazen out
To boldly and confidently deal with a difficult situation
bread and butter
One's main source of income or livelihood
bread and roses
basic needs and desires for a better life
bread and water
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
bread of life
Something that gives spiritual nourishment
break a promise
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break a sweat
to exert oneself physically or mentally
break and take
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
break down
To stop functioning or fall apart
break even
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break gates
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break in
Interrupt or intrude into a conversation or activity
break into
start doing something suddenly
break into a run
start running suddenly
break it to
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break one's chops
to tease or annoy someone
break one's duck
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break one's lance
To take a risk or make a bold effort
break one's neck
to exert oneself greatly or take a big risk
break one's promise
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break open
To force something open or to start using something
break out
To suddenly start doing something or to escape
break ranks
To disobey or disagree with a group's opinion or decision
break reality
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break someone's face
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break someone's heart
cause someone intense emotional pain
break the back of
Defeat.
break the bank
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the buck
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the cycle
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the deadlock
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the fourth wall
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the Internet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the mold
Do something entirely new and original
break the Sabbath
to disobey or disregard the Sabbath day's rules
break the seal
to start something that will lead to more of the same
break the story
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the wheel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break through
to succeed or make progress after a lot of effort
break wind
to pass gas from the digestive system
breath of fresh air
Something or someone that brings a refreshing change
breathe a sigh of relief
Feel relieved after a difficult situation
breathe a word
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breathe down someone's neck
to closely supervise or monitor someone
breathe easy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breathe one's last
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breed in the bone
A habit or trait is deeply ingrained
Brevity is the soul of wit (William Shakespeare)
Being concise is a key element of cleverness
brick and mortar
Physical stores or buildings, as opposed to online
brick in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brick in one's hat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bride and groom
a newly married couple
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