birds of a feather »
C1710, Jonathan Swift, "A Conference," lines 11-12.
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bite the bullet »
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
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bitter end »
That part of an anchor cable which is abaft the bitts and thus remains onboard when a ship is riding at anchor.
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black magic »
Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.
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black sheep »
A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person.
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black-on-black »
A reference to interactions between black people .
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blessed event »
An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.
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blind »
Any device intended to conceal or hide; as, a duck blind.
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blow hot and cold »
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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blow one's chances »
To forfeit opportunities to achieve some goal.
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blow out of proportion »
To overreact to or overstate; to treat too seriously or be overly concerned with.
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blow someone out of the water »
To trounce; to defeat someone thoroughly, at a game or in battle.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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blow-by-blow »
Detailing every action or occurrence completely.
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booby prize »
A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.
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