better late than never
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
better luck next time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
better nature
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
better or worse
Regardless of whether a situation improves or deteriorates
better place
A better situation or location
better safe than sorry
It's wiser to avoid risks than to suffer potential consequences.
better than sex
Extremely enjoyable or pleasurable
Better the Devil you know (than the Devil you do not)
It's often safer to stick with a difficult situation than risk a worse one.
better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all
It's better to experience love and lose it than to never experience love
better to light one candle than to curse the darkness
It's more productive to take action than to complain about a problem
Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven (John Milton, in Paradise Lost)
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt
It's wiser to say nothing than to speak and reveal one's ignorance
better wear out than rust out
It's better to die actively than passively
between Scylla and Charybdis
Faced with two equally dangerous or undesirable options
between the hammer and the anvil
Caught between two opposing forces or pressures
between the jigs and the reels
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
between the pipes
Playing as a goalkeeper in sports
between you, me, and the bedpost
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
betwixt a rock and a hard place
Faced with two difficult choices
betwixt and between
In a state of uncertainty or indecision
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts (Trojan War, Virgil in the Aeneid)
Be cautious of enemies who appear friendly
beyond a joke
Extremely annoying or frustrating
beyond a shadow of a doubt
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beyond one's pay grade
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
beyond one's years
Showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one's age
beyond the black stump
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bicycle chain
a series of events linked together
bide one's time
Wait patiently for the right moment to act
big and bad
Powerful and intimidating
big and bold
Confident and attention-grabbing
big and small
Everyone or everything, regardless of size or importance
big and tall
Large in both size and height
big boy
A mature or responsible man
big boys
important or powerful people
big break
A significant opportunity for success or advancement
big bucks
A large amount of money
big deal
Something considered important or impressive
big dick energy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big end of town
The most powerful or wealthy section of a community or industry
big fat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
big fish
An important or influential person
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
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