balance out
To offset or compensate for something
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
balum rancum
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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
banbury story of a cock and a bull
A fanciful and implausible tale
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 straw
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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
bank night
a special event at a movie theater
banker's dozen
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bankers' hours
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bankrupt cart
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
banner year
A year that is exceptionally successful or productive
banyan day
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bar none
without exception or comparison
bar sinister
a mark of illegitimacy or disrepute
bar star
Someone who frequently visits bars and is well-known there
barber's sign
A symbol or indication of a person's profession or activity
bare one's soul
Share one's deepest feelings or thoughts honestly
bare one's teeth
Show anger or aggression
bare poles
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
barefoot and pregnant
Confined to domestic duties
bargain and sale
A contract where something is sold, often with conditions
bark up the wrong tree
To pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought or action
barking dogs seldom bite
People who threaten or complain loudly often don't take action.
barn find
a rare or valuable item discovered in a neglected or unexpected place
barrel of laughs
A very funny person or thing
barrel of monkeys
a fun and lively situation
base over apex
to have a lower part higher than the upper part
basement battler
Someone who spends excessive time playing video games
bash into shape
to forcefully or violently make something or someone into a desired form
bash someone's face in
to severely beat or injure someone's face
bash someone's head
to strongly criticize or attack someone
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