beer goggles »
The illusion that people are more attractive, brought on by alcohol consumption.
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before you can say Jack Robinson »
Very quickly. Quicker than you expect.
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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behind the counter »
Of drugs, dispensed by a pharmacist without needing a doctor's prescription or other form of compliance.
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believe you me »
An emphatic form of "believe me"; you [the subject] had better believe me [the speaker].
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bells and whistles »
Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
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belly up »
Dead or defunct.
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bench jockey »
A baseball term for a player, coach or manager who is annoying and distracts opposition players and umpires from his team's dugout bench with verbal repartee.
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bend the truth »
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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better safe than sorry »
It is preferable to be cautious in one's choices and actions than to suffer afterwards.
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big boy »
A large object or person.
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big picture »
The main film in a double feature.
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big picture »
The totality of a situation.
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bill of goods »
A collection of items purchased or offered for sale.
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