burn out
to become exhausted or depleted
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
burn rubber
to accelerate a vehicle quickly
burn someone's ears
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn that bridge when one comes to it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn the candle at both ends
Lavish energy in more than one direction at the same time.
burn the roof
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burning question
A question that is very important and needs to be answered
burr in one's saddle
A problem or annoyance that persists and bothers someone.
burst in
Enter a place or room suddenly and forcefully
burst into tears
Start crying suddenly and uncontrollably
burst out laughing
To suddenly laugh loudly and uncontrollably
burst someone's bubble
to disappoint or disillusion someone
bury one's head in the sand
To refuse to acknowledge or deal with a problem
bury the lede
To fail to mention the most important information at the beginning
bus plunge
a sudden and dramatic decline
bush league
Unprofessional or amateurish
bush telegraph
An informal network of people sharing information and gossip
business as usual
Continuing normal activities despite unusual circumstances
business before pleasure
One should prioritize work or duties over enjoyable activities.
business end
The most important or functional part of something
business girl
A woman who is career-focused and professional
business or pleasure
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
busman's holiday
A vacation spent doing similar work to one's normal job
bust a cap
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bust a move
to dance, especially in a showy or energetic way
bust a nut
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bust a U
to turn around and go in the opposite direction
bust ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bust chops
to tease or joke with someone
bust on
to tease or mock someone
bust one's butt
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bust the dust
to clean or dust a place thoroughly
busted flush
A situation or plan that has failed or is unlikely to succeed
busy as a bee
Very actively and industriously engaged
busy as a nailer
very busy or actively working
busy work
Tasks that keep someone occupied but are not important or productive.
but good
acceptable or satisfactory despite some flaws
but seriously folks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
but then
introduces a contrasting idea
butcher's bill
A heavy cost or consequence of an action
butcher's thumb
a thumb placed in the way of weighing scales to cheat
butt and pass
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
butt heads
to disagree or argue strongly
butt in
to interrupt or interfere in someone's conversation
butt out
to stop interfering or meddling in someone's business
butt up
to meet or encounter something unexpectedly
butter face
A person with an attractive body but unattractive face
butter one's bread on both sides
to benefit or profit from multiple sources
butter the cony
to flatter or deceive someone
butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth
Someone appears very innocent or sweet
butterfly upon a wheel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
button nose
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
button one's lip
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
button pusher
A person who operates or activates something, often in a menial or routine capacity
buy a dog and bark oneself
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buy a ticket to
to participate or get involved in something
buy and hold
Invest for the long term, without frequent buying or selling.
buy and sell
completely believe or trust someone
buy cheap, buy twice
Inexpensive items may need to be replaced, making them more costly overall
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