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back offTo move backwards away from something.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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bad money drives out goodDebased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.Rate it:

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bang awayto work tirelesslyRate it:

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bang awayto strike or hit repeatedlyRate it:

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bang awayto constantly and irritatingly talk (about)Rate it:

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bargain awayTo dispose of in a bargain, usually with a sense of loss or disadvantage.Rate it:

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bat awayTo knock an object, usually a ball.Rate it:

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bat awayTo avoid by diverting the focus of a discussion.Rate it:

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be offTo be away from.Rate it:

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be off with youGo away; get out.Rate it:

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beat itTo go away.Rate it:

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beat offTo drive something away with blows.Rate it:

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beat the livin' daylights outta yaTo beat someone severely.Rate it:

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beaver awayTo busily undertake a large task.Rate it:

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bee in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of this expression is “bug in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

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bee in one's bonnetan idea, which is thought to be crazy or exciting; someone’s particular interest, concern or obsession with somethingRate it:

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beggars can't be choosers(proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard things.Rate it:

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bell curvea graph of a normal (Gaussian) distribution, with a large rounded peak tapering away at each end.Rate it:

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bell the catTo undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.Rate it:

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better late than neverIt's better to arrive late then to never come or do something.Rate it:

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bitch, pleaseWhen you want a bitch to shut up, you hold up your hand, turn away, and say “bitch, please” Similar to the saying “talk to the hand”Rate it:

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biting the cat's tailmaking a risky decisionRate it:

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blame canadaA catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.Rate it:

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blast awayTo destroy by blasting explosivesRate it:

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blast awayto continue shooting rapidly.Rate it:

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blaze awayto fire (firearms) repeatedlyRate it:

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blow awayTo cause to go away by blowing.Rate it:

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blow awayTo be dispersed as a result of being blown.Rate it:

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blow awayFlabbergast; scintillate; impress greatly.Rate it:

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blow overTo pass naturally; to go away; to settle or calm down.Rate it:

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bog offTo leave, to go away.Rate it:

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bon chien chasse de raceLike sire, like son; Cat after kind.Rate it:

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boo booshort for Boo Boo Bear, cartoon character Yogi Bear's sidekick from the show Huckleberry Hound, 1958; this phrase is capitalized. It means something different when not capitalized; See also: boo booRate it:

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bottle awayto store up or stock up.Rate it:

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break a leg!This is a common English phrase that is used to wish someone good luck before they perform in a play or other event.Rate it:

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break awayTo leave suddenly.Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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bug in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of the expression “bee in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

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Bug OffTo avoid bothering someone, to leave someone alone, go awayRate it:

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bug outMiss school, play truant, play hooky.Rate it:

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bugger offGo away.Rate it:

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bumpin' ugliesmaking love; having sex (We never really say "bumping uglies", it's always shortened to bumpin' with the g silent)Rate it:

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bundle offTo send someone away quickly and without fussingRate it:

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bunk offTo play truant.Rate it:

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but, satisfaction brought it backa common rejoinder to "curiosity killed the cat"Rate it:

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butt outdon't be involved in (stop interfering in) what someone else is doingRate it:

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buy backto purchase something already sold, misplaced, destroyed or given awayRate it:

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buzz offUsed to tell someone to go away.Rate it:

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by farout and awayRate it:

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