buck up one's ideas
to improve or revise one's ideas
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
buck up to
to accept and deal with a difficult situation
bucket and spade
basic equipment for a seaside holiday
bucket down
raining very heavily
bucket list
A list of experiences to have before dying
bucket of bolts
Something, especially a vehicle, that is old and in poor condition
bucket of rust
An old, unreliable vehicle
bucket of syrup
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buckle down
to work hard and seriously
buckle to
to start working hard or make an effort
buckle up
Prepare for a challenging or rough experience
buckley's and none
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buckley's chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buff the muffin
to engage in self-pleasuring activity
buff up
to improve or strengthen something
bug off
to go away and leave someone alone
bug storm
a sudden, intense period of criticism or controversy
bugger off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buggins's turn
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
build a better mousetrap
Improve something that already exists
build a case
Gather evidence to support an argument or claim
build bridges
To establish connections or improve relationships between people or groups
build character
Develop strength and personality through experience and challenges
build on sand
To base something on a weak or unstable foundation
build the plane while flying it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
build up
to increase or strengthen something
built different
Exceptionally talented or skilled
built like a brick outhouse
Very sturdy or strong
built like a brick shipyard
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
built like a brick shithouse
Exceptionally strong or sturdy
bulk billing
a payment system where a doctor bills a patient's insurance directly
bull and boar
A butcher shop or meat market
bull in a china shop
Someone who causes damage or chaos due to their carelessness
bull session
An informal discussion or gathering where people talk casually
bum rap
An unfair or false accusation
bum rush
to rush or attack someone or something suddenly and forcefully
bum steer
Misleading or false information
bum's rush
to forcibly or quickly eject someone from a place
Bumfuck, Egypt
A remote or inaccessible place
bump and grind
a tedious or exhausting routine
bump and run
a golf shot that runs along the ground after a low bounce
bump in the road
A minor problem or obstacle
bump into
Meet someone unexpectedly
bump off
to kill or murder someone
bump up
to increase or upgrade something
bumper crop
An exceptionally large or successful yield
bun fight
a chaotic and competitive situation
bundle of energy
A person who is very energetic and active
bundle of joy
A newborn baby, especially one that brings happiness
bundle of laughs
Someone very amusing or entertaining
bundle of nerves
Extremely anxious or nervous
bundle off
to send someone away quickly
bunny hop
to jump or move quickly with short hops
bunny hug
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buoy up
to give someone hope or confidence
buried treasure
Valuable or exciting things that are hidden or hard to find
burn a hole in someone's pocket
to make someone want to spend money urgently
burn bread
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn daylight
Waste time, especially during the day when work can be done.
burn one's fingers
to suffer consequences from a risky or unwise decision
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