a good beginning makes a good ending »
Good beginnings promise a good end; start off on a good note to reap the benefits at the end.
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a good voice to beg bacon »
Said in ridicule of a bad voice.
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a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step »
even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point
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angle for farthings »
To beg out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.
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autem mort »
A married woman; also a female beggar with several children hired or borrowed to excite charity.
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back to the drawing board »
Back to the beginning following an unsuccessful attempt.
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balloon goes up »
Something exciting or dangerous begins.
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beg off »
To avoid, or cancel some event that one has previously arranged with someone.
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beg to differ »
To differ strongly in opinion or interpretation.
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beggars can't be choosers »
(proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts.
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break ground »
To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation.
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break into »
To open or begin to use.
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break into »
To begin suddenly.
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break new ground »
To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation.
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break out »
To begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition.
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