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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add up to »
To have a particular effect.
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aim at »
To design for a particular audience.
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all over the board »
Showing a wide range of values with no particular pattern.
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apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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back off »
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
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be there for »
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
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beat around the bush »
To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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bee in one's bonnet »
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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beef to the hoof »
Fat, chubby, particularly with fat legs.
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been there, done that »
An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.
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big deal »
Something very important, difficult, or of concern.
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bitter end »
The end of a long and difficult process.
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blessed event »
An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.
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