blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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blaze a trail »
To set precedent or do something novel; to break new ground.
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bleeding edge »
Something very current, or modern where there may actually be a hazard or risk in using it, such as with potentially unstable software. The term relates to a sword.
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blessed event »
An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.
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blimp out »
To become fat or fatter, especially as a result of excessive eating.
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blind »
An 1800s baseball term meaning no score.
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blind date »
A romantic meeting between two people who have never met before.
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blood is thicker than water »
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.1866, Anthony Trollope, The Belton Estate, ch. 30,Blood is thicker than water, is it not? If cousins are not friends, who can be?circa 1915, Lucy Fitch Perkins, The Scotch Twins, ch. 5,The old clans are scattered now, but blood is thicker than water still, and you're welcome to the fireside of your kinsman!
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blot one's copy book »
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
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blot out »
To obscure.
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blow a kiss »
To kiss one's hand, then blow on the hand in a direction towards the recipient.
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blow away »
Flabbergast; scintillate; impress greatly.
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blow away »
To be dispersed as a result of being blown.
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blow hot and cold »
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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blow off »
To pass gas; to break wind.
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