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Idioms beginning with B

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brainchild

Meaning: A creation or innovation that originates from an individual's or group's intellectual effort and imagination.

Example: The revolutionary software was the brainchild of a dedicated team of developers.​ Read more ➺


bee’s knees

Meaning: Refers to something outstandingly good or excellent.​

Example: Emma’s homemade cookies are the bee's knees; I could eat them all day! Read more ➺


brain rot

Meaning: The decline in mental or intellectual abilities attributed to excessive consumption of trivial or unchallenging online content.

Example: After binge-watching reality shows all weekend, I felt like I had brain rot. Read more ➺


bait and switch

Meaning: A deceptive tactic where a low-priced item is advertised but replaced with a costlier product.

Example: The store’s bait and switch left many customers frustrated when the advertised deal was no longer available. Read more ➺


Big Apple

Meaning: New York City: Informally, "Big Apple" refers to New York City.

Example: After graduating, she moved to the Big Apple to pursue her acting career. Read more ➺


ball and chain

Meaning: Refers to something or someone that is seen as a burden, restriction, or hindrance.

Example: His financial debts have become a ball and chain, preventing him from pursuing his dreams. Read more ➺


behind the eight ball

Meaning: Indicates being in a difficult or disadvantageous situation, often due to unfavorable circumstances.

Example: After missing the deadline, she found herself behind the eight ball at work. Read more ➺


on the back foot

Example: After the unexpected merger announcement, our company found itself on the back foot in the market. Read more ➺


beside the mark

Meaning: Refers to something that is inaccurate or incorrect in relation to a particular topic or objective.

Example: His criticism of her outfit was completely beside the mark in a discussion about her professional skills. Read more ➺


bad apple

Meaning: a person who negatively influences or corrupts others within a group.

Example: One bad apple in the team can disrupt the whole project. Read more ➺


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