burn one's fingers »
To harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
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burn rubber »
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.
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burst someone's bubble »
To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.
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bury the hatchet »
To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.
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business as usual »
The normal course of an activity, particularly in circumstances that are out of the ordinary.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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business end »
The part of a tool or other similar item, that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held.
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busman's holiday »
A holiday or vacation during which you do the same thing that you do for your usual work.
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bust one's butt »
To work exceptionally hard.
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busy beaver »
Someone who is very busy or hard-working.
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but then »
Then again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.
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buy out »
To purchase the entire stock or extent of something.
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buy out »
To purchase the ownership of a company.
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buy straw hats in winter »
Of stocks, to buy when both demand and price is low, sell when demand and price is high.
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buy to let »
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it.
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