bottom line »
The summary or result; the most important information; the upshot; the net-net.
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bottom of the line »
The worst, the most lackluster, or lowest quality currently on the market, especially among selections in a product line.
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bottom of the ninth »
By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.
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bottom of the ninth »
In baseball, the second part of the ninth and final inning. The end of the game.
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bow out »
To resign, or leave, with one's credibility still intact.
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bowl over »
To overwhelm with astonishment or wonder; to flabbergast.
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box on the ear »
Administered on the victim's ear, usually by an educator, to enforce attention.
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box the compass »
To know, and be able to recite the 32 points and quarter points of the magnetic compass from North, both clockwise and anticlockwise.
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brace of shakes »
The time taken for a sail to shake or shiver twice as a ship comes into the wind.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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brain surgeon »
Someone very intelligent.
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branch out »
To attempt something new or different, but related.
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brass ring »
Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.
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bread and butter »
That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
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break a sweat »
To put effort into something.
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