been there, done that, bought the T-shirt »
Expresses the speaker's complete familiarity with a situation, with overtones of cynicism or exhaustion.
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been to the rodeo »
N.d., Alan Neff, Precious Tribes, Vicious Lies, page 72.
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beggars can't be choosers »
(proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts.
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behind closed doors »
Public disclosure.
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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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behind the scenes »
In secret; out of public view.
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believe in »
To ascribe existence to.
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believe in »
To ascribe some powers or other attributes to.
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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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belt and suspenders »
Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.
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bend one's elbow »
To drink alcoholic beverages, especially at a public house or bar.
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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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bent on a splice »
About to be married.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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best regards »
Used as a polite closing of a letter.
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