assault and battery »
. This legal distinction exists only in jurisdictions that distinguish assault as threatened violence rather than actual violence.
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at a pinch »
By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky..
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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bang on about »
To keep talking endlessly about the same subject.
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bang up »
He’s doing a bang up good job..
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bang up job »
Something done very well; something performed above average or better than expected.
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banged up »
Physically injured or wounded.
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banged up »
Spending time in prison or jail.
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bankers' hours »
Any easy job, especially one with a short working day.
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barrel »
A jar. 1 Kings xvii. 12.
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barrel »
A metallic tube, as of a gun, from which a projectile is discharged.
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barrel of laughs »
That which is enjoyable or entertaining.
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base over apex »
Falling over in a jumbled heap.
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bash in »
To injure someone by hitting violently.
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