back away »
Of your attention on the thing in front being avoided.
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back burner »
A section of a stove used to keep some pots warm while one focuses on others.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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back in the day »
In the past; at one time, especially a time which is fondly remembered.
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back off »
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
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back out »
To withdraw from something one has promised to do.
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back out »
To reverse a vehicle from a confined space.
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back to square one »
Located back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure.
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back-of-the-envelope »
Approximate, rough, simplified.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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bacon fed »
Fat, greasy.
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bacon-faced »
Having a fat, sleek face.
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bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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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 counterfeit or damaged penny.
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