back off »
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
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balls-up »
Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way.
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be taken ill »
To become ill.
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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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blimp out »
To become fat or fatter, especially as a result of excessive eating.
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blow a fuse »
To lose one's temper; to become enraged.
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blow a gasket »
To become very angry or upset.
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blow up »
To become popular very quickly.
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break down »
To become unstable, mentally or otherwise.
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brighten up »
To become brighter.
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buckle down »
To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.
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catch a buzz »
To become slightly inebriated, but not yet be drunk.
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catch a cold »
To become infected with cold.
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catch fire »
Become engulfed with flames.
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catch on »
To become popular; to become commonplace; to become the standard.
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