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 »
Exposed to conmen and hucksters; experienced.
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beg to differ »
To differ strongly in opinion or interpretation.
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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 its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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behind the bit »
An equestrian term, meaning that the horse is evading the bit.
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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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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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below the belt »
Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.
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belt and suspenders »
Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.
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bench jockey »
A baseball term for a player, coach or manager who is annoying and distracts opposition players and umpires from his team's dugout bench with verbal repartee.
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bent on »
Completely determined; obstinate.
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best of the bunch »
The best or most preferred person or item within a group.
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