blast from the past
Something or someone from one's past that is unexpectedly encountered again
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
blast off
to launch or start something suddenly and energetically
blast out
Play music very loudly
blaze away
to start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm
bleed red ink
to suffer significant financial losses
bleeding edge
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blend into the woodwork
To go unnoticed or hide in a crowd
bless someone with
To give someone a quality or thing
bless you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blessed event
The birth of a child
blimp out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blind date
Social engagement between two people who have not met before
blind leading the blind
Incompetent people guiding others who are also incompetent
blind with science
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blink first
To give in or back down first in a confrontation
blink of an eye
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
block and tackle
A system of pulleys and ropes for lifting heavy loads
block out
to ignore or exclude something
blocking and tackling
Fundamental or basic aspects of a task or project
blood and gore
Violent or gruesome acts and their consequences
blood and guts
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
blood in the water
A situation where someone is vulnerable to attack or criticism
blood is thicker than water
Family ties are stronger than any other relationship
blood, sweat and tears
Hard work and great effort
bloom is off the rose
Something has lost its appeal or excitement
blossom out
To develop or flourish suddenly
blot on the escutcheon
A stain or disgrace on someone's reputation
blot one's copy book
To spoil one's reputation by doing something wrong
blow a fuse
to become very angry
blow a hole through
completely destroy or refute an idea or argument
blow a kiss
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow away
to amaze or impress someone very much
blow chunks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow hot air
talk excessively without substance
blow me
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow me down
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow off steam
to release or express pent-up emotions or energy
blow one's chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow one's load
to waste an opportunity or release one's energy too early
blow one's own trumpet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow one's wad
to spend or use up all of one's resources at once
blow out of proportion
Exaggerate or magnify something excessively
blow out of proportions
Become exaggerated or distorted beyond reality
blow out of the water
completely surpass or outdo something
blow over
To pass or subside without serious consequences
blow someone's back out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow someone's brains out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow someone's cover
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow someone's mind
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow the cobwebs away
to get rid of stale ideas or habits
blow the lid off
To expose a scandal or secret publicly
blow the whistle
Report wrongdoing or injustice to authorities
blow this pop stand
to leave a place quickly
blow this Popsicle stand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow this taco stand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow to kingdom come
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow tomahawks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
blow town
to leave a place quickly and secretly
blow up in one's face
To have a plan or situation fail or backfire completely
blue chamber
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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