at cross purposes »
Against one another; contrary in direction or goals.
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at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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at sixes and sevens »
In a state of dispute or disagreement.
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back office »
The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.
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backfoot »
To put on the defensive; to put off balance.
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bad egg »
disreputable character
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bad money drives out good »
Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.
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bad penny »
A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.
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bad to the bone »
Completely bad and evil; pure evil.
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balance the books »
To put or keep any closed or conservative system or its analysis in balance.
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ball up »
To hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.
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ball-breaker »
A person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.
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bark up the wrong tree »
To attempt or pursue the wrong thing; to take the wrong approach; to follow a false lead.
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battle cry »
By extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.
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bear down »
When giving birth, to push.
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