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bandy aroundTo talk about something with others, but without knowing the exact facts or truth of the matter.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA trying ordeal that was not experienced before.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis.Rate it:

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baptism of fireThe first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combatRate it:

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bar noneWithout exception; excluding nothing else of the same kind.Rate it:

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bare backRiding a horse without a saddle.Rate it:

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bare headTo go out into cold weather without covering your head.Rate it:

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barge inTo intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.Rate it:

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bash outTo write something very quickly, without much thought.Rate it:

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be a manTo put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.Rate it:

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be oneselfTo behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.Rate it:

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behind somebody's backWithout somebody's knowledge; secretly.Rate it:

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behind someone's backWithout somebody's knowledge; secretly.Rate it:

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behind the counterOf drugs, dispensed by a pharmacist without needing a doctor's prescription or other form of compliance.Rate it:

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beyond wordsIn recalling an incident, in observing an accident, any or all of which can be disastrous and shocking. A destructive fire and explosion may leave one awestruck and beyond words to describe.Rate it:

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blackWithout light.Rate it:

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blaze awayto fire (firearms) repeatedlyRate it:

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blow smokeTo speak with a lack of credibility, sense, purpose, or truth; to speak nonsense; to deliberately confuse or mislead someone in order to deceive themRate it:

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blue moonThe moon tinted towards blue as it appears in the sky, caused by dust or smoke in the atmosphere.Rate it:

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blurt outTo say suddenly, without thinking.Rate it:

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boiling frogWhen referring to a situation gradually becoming worse, without those involved realizing the peril affecting them until it's too late.Rate it:

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boire secTo drink hard; To drink wine neat (without adding water).Rate it:

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bone dryCompletely dry; without any trace of moisture.Rate it:

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bone-drytotally dry; without moisture.Rate it:

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boots and allWithout reserve, with no holds barred; totally, completely.Rate it:

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born with a silver spoon in one's mouthNote. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.Rate it:

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bounce backTo recover from a negative without seemingly any damage.Rate it:

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brazen outTo face up to or confront without shameRate it:

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brew upMake a fire in order to make teaRate it:

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bring a knife to a gunfightTo enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.Rate it:

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broad across the beamWithout fat on the hips and the bottom.Rate it:

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broad in the beamWithout fat on the hips and the bottom.Rate it:

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broad strokesDevelopments, movements, or descriptions presented in a bold or sweeping manner, without intricacy, adornment, or subtlety.Rate it:

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brûler une station (une étape)To run through a station (or, a halting-place) without stopping.Rate it:

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bubble underto be successful on a modest scale, without yet being fully establishedRate it:

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buddy upTo form small teams, especially pairs, often to reduce the likelihood of an individual suffering harm without being noticed or to suit the nature of a task to be accomplished.Rate it:

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bug outTo abandon someone without warning.Rate it:

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build into add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entityRate it:

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build intoto add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entityRate it:

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bundle offTo send someone away quickly and without fussingRate it:

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burn upTo catch fire and burn until destroyed.Rate it:

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bush telegraphA system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.Rate it:

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bust a capTo fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.Rate it:

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Buy a Pig in a PokeTo buy something immediately without even examining itRate it:

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by handManually; without the use of automation or machines.Rate it:

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by mistakeby accident; without intention to do soRate it:

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by oneselfAlone; without assistance, accompaniment, or help from others.Rate it:

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c'est autant de pris sur l'ennemiSo much saved out of the fire; So much to the good.Rate it:

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c'est jeter de l'huile sur le feuIt is adding fuel to the fire (flames).Rate it:

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