beat a retreat
To withdraw or back down from a situation
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
beat as one
to act or move in perfect harmony
beat Banaghan
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat feet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat like a jungle drum
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat off
to repel or fight off something
beat off with a stick
to have numerous people attracted or interested
beat one's brain
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat one's swords into ploughshares
To convert instruments of war into tools for peaceful use
beat one's swords into plowshares
To convert instruments of war into tools for peaceful use
beat out the chest
to proudly show off one's strength or accomplishments
beat someone round the ears
to scold or criticize someone severely
beat someone's arse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat someone's ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat someone's brains out
to try very hard to think of something
beat the bishop
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat the bushes
Search thoroughly and energetically for something
beat the clock
Complete a task before a deadline expires
beat the cock
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat the crowd
to do something before others do
beat the daylights out of
to defeat or punish someone severely
beat the drum for
To actively support or promote something
beat the dust
to leave or escape a place quickly
beat the odds
Succeed despite low chances or unfavorable circumstances
beat the pants off
to defeat or outdo someone thoroughly
beat the poop out of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat the shit out of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beat the stuffing out of
to hit or attack someone very severely
beat to the punch
To act before someone else does
beat with the ugly stick
to be very unattractive
beats me
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beautiful people
Attractive and fashionable people, especially in a social elite
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Beauty is subjective and varies from person to person
beauty is only skin deep
Physical attractiveness does not reflect inner character
beauty queen
A woman who wins a beauty contest
beauty sleep
Sleep needed to feel rested and look attractive
beaver away
Work steadily and diligently at something
beck and call
completely under someone's control
become of
To happen or come to someone or something
become one flesh
be united in marriage or a romantic relationship
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
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