bankers' hours »
Any easy job, especially one with a short working day.
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bar none »
Without exception; excluding nothing else of the same kind.
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barking dogs never bite »
Alternative form of barking dogs seldom bite.
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barking dogs seldom bite »
People who make big threats never usually carry them out.
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barrel »
A jar. 1 Kings xvii. 12.
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be off »
To be working against a present or former addiction to.
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beat around the bush »
To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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beauty is only skin deep »
What matters is a person's character, rather than his/her appearance.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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big cheese »
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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big enchilada »
A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
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big kahuna »
A boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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big wheel »
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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black »
Lacking cream, milk, and creamer.
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