a penny saved is a penny earned »
A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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anything goes »
There are no rules or restrictions.
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at rest »
Not moving; stationary.
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baggage »
In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.
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bail out »
To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.
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balancing act »
An effort to manage many conflicting or competing items or interests.
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be had up »
To be accused of, or arrested for a criminal act.
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bear hug »
wrestling hold
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beat a dead horse »
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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bed down »
To put an animal to rest for the night.
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bee in one's bonnet »
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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birds of a feather »
People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.
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carry someone's water »
To do someone's bidding; to serve someone's interests.
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champ at the bit »
To bite the bit, especially when restless.
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