babe(n) :a young woman.

baby(n) :1-sthg that a person is responsible for. _Don't ask me anything about the murder report! It's not my baby, it's John's. 2-a girl or a woman.

be left holding the baby/bag(v) :to be left to deal with sthg difficult or nasty even sthg is another person's responsibility. _I'm left holding the baby, although it was not my turn doing the washing-up, I can't realize how Tom went out before doing it.

throw the baby out with the bath water(v) :to be unable to have the desirable or important part while elimination of bad or useless parts. _Why do you want to ---, the implementation about the study hours are scheduled very well in the program.

baccy(n) :(Br)tobacco.

BACK(v)

Phrasal Verbs

back off(v) :(esp. of an army)to move back, retreat. _The guerrilla was forced to back off the town.

back out(of) (v) :1-to withdraw from. 2-not to keep a promise or commitment. _My aunt is backing out going to cinema with us.

Idioms

back the wrong horse(v) :to support or be at the failing side esp. the loser in a competition.

BACK(n)

break one's back(v) :to use all one's efforts; to work or study very hard.

break sb's back(v) :(of a responsibility, duty, etc.)to keep sb busy when there's too much work to do. _The unexpected accident ---, because I have to prepare a report for it by Monday.

break the back of(v) :to do the most difficult, unpleasant or largest part of a job, assignment, etc. _Having finished the informal idioms, I really --- it.

fall off the back of a lorry(v) :<humor> (usu. in past or perfect tenses)to be stolen. _What a sale!, These goods must have ---.

be fed up to the back teeth(v) :to be very bored or annoyed with sb or sthg.

get off sb's back(v) :to stop annoying or bothering sb.

get sb off one's/sb's/the back off(v) :to make sb stop disturbing or annoying one. _Could you please get this kid off my back ,mom, he doesn't let me study.

get one's back up(v) :to become angry or annoyed.

get one's own back(v) :to take revenge on.

get/put/set someone's back up(v) :to make someone angry, to annoy. _Bag your face kid! You ---!.

to go back on(v) :to refuse to carry out a promise. _Why are you going back on taking the children to the movies.

be glad to see the back of(v) :to be happy when someone leaves or goes away. _You stupid!, I'll --- !.

be (flat) on one's back(v) :1-to be ill, esp. in bed and resting. 2-to be in a difficult and helpless situation. _I was flat after I lost at the horse races, but then I took the biscuit, winning the prize in the lottery.

in one's/sb's (own) back yard(adv) :having a close relationship with sb. _Are you looking for a man who'll take care of your garden? Hey, he's here ---!

know somewhere like the back of one's hand(v) :to have an information about somewhere very well _We're lost Jenny.-No, Marry, don't worry. I know here ---.

like the back (end) of a bus(adj) :(esp. after look or be)very unpleasant, ugly or unattractive.

on sb's back(adv) :causing trouble or annoyance esp. by continual complaining or a close watch. _The teacher is all the time on Tom's back.. He checks his homework and studies every morning.

sb's back is turned :a bossy person ,who's in charge of sthg, is not present or unable to have a close watch over the affairs.

put one's back into(v) :to work very hard (at); to make great effort (to do sthg). _You have to --- that project, actually, if you don't want to get the sack.

a stab in one's back(n) :an act of betrayal or disloyalty to sb. _The boss gave a stab in his back, he was really the most successful officer among us.

stab sb in the back(v) :to betray or be disloyal to sb. _Don't worry, John, I won't stab in your back, I'm always in your help.

turn one's back(v) :to refuse to support or help; to leave sb alone or helpless. _The U.S.A. turned its back to the spy when he was caught in Russia

water off a duck's back(n) :sthg that is not effective or impressive, esp. a warning that is not taken care. _All the scolding was water off a duck's back, he continued to loaf anyway.

(have) with one's back to/against the wall(v,adv) :(to be) in the most possible difficulties so that will cause someone must study or work very hard. _You're with your back against the wall ,John! This test is very important for your career, so you must study very hard.

if you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours :If you do me a favor, I'll help you in return. _I'll help you writing the report, I didn't forget you helped me studying the examination. You know,---.

the back of beyond(n) :far distance that is difficult to go. _Their house looks like the back of beyond.

BACK(adj)

a back number(n) :<fig> an out-of-date person, thing or method. _Do you still wear that shirt? Don't you think that it's a ---?

back door(n) :(Am)<slang>the buttocks or anus.

backchat(n) :(Br)a bold, rude and impudent talk as a reply esp. by a subordinate.

backhander(n) :a bribe.

backpedal(v) :to change a statement or opinion _She rejected the project. Nobody knows why she ---.

backroom boys(n) :the scientists and the engineers in offices or laboratories. _The party is only for ---.

back seat(n) :lower or less important position. _Don't care her, she's in the --- in the office.

back-seat driver(n) :a person who suggests unwanted advice, esp. a passenger in a car who tells the driver how to drive. _Get off the car Johnny, I hate ---s!

backside(n) :the back part of the body on which a person sits. _I hurt my ---,I have a difficulty sitting.

backtalk(n) :a rude or amusing talk as a reply.

back-up(n) :support, help or spare, that is kept for future use. I've lost my pen ,do you have any ---?

backwoodsman(n) :a person who is the member of House Of Lords and that lives out of town and almost never attends the meetings.

bring home the bacon(v) :1-to earn a living for one's family. 2-to reach an aim; to succeed. _At last he brought home the bacon, he bought a new car.

save one's bacon(v) :to avoid death, punishment or injury. _She --- when she proved that she was not guilty.

bad(adj) :1-unfortunate._It's too bad that it's raining again.2-sorry;in trouble, bothered.

bad(adv) :badly.

badly(adv) :very much, greatly.

(It's/That's) too bad :I'm sorry, the match is helpless at that point, ---, we couldn't win today.

not (so/half) bad(adj) : :rather good; acceptable. _How was the exam? - ---,I expect 75.

be in bad (with)(v) :1-to be in trouble. _Please don't disturb me, I'm ---.2-(Am)<slang>to be in disfavor. _He's ---with his teacher.

go to bad(v) :to be immorally bad or spoiled.

in sb's bad books(adv) :having trouble or disfavor with sb. _I couldn't study for the exam, I guess I got in the teacher's bad books.

a bad egg(n) :sb or sthg that has been found bad in some way, esp. a dishonest person.

a bad break(n) :an unsuitable opinion or wrongly done action ;a bad luck.

a bad lot(n) :a dishonest, bad or lazy person.

be taken bad(v) :be ill, seriously sick. _She was --- on the exam day.

give up as a bad job(v) :to quit one's relationship with sb or sthg. _I --- ,he didn't help me in my report even he was time to do.

badger(v) :to make sb troubled, worried, anxious, etc.

bag(v) :1-to seize, take possession of _The soldiers ---ed the town.2-to capture, catch or kill animals. _They ---ed a rabbit. 3-to become loosely, like a bag. _My trousers ---ed at the knees. 4-to steal, pilfer. _Catch him!, he ---ed my wallet.

cannot punch one's way out of a paper bag(v) :to be weak ;to be out of power, strength, etc.

(be) in the bag(adj) : :(of a result, etc)(to be) certain. _I bet on 1000$ that Manchester will beat. It's ---

be left holding the bag(v) :to be left to deal with sthg difficult or nasty even sthg is another person's responsibility. _I'm ---,although it was not my turn doing the washing-up, I can't realize how Tom went out before doing it.

pack one's bags(v) :to leave or quit, because of disagreement ,discomfort, etc. _Why don't you go ---,if you want to keep on working here, you have to work your best.

a bag of bones(n) :a very thin or weak person.

a bag or nerves(n) :a very anxious, worried or nervous person.

a mixed bag(n) :a group of various kinds of sb or sthg.

old bag(n) :unattractive, boring and fussy woman.

one's bag(n) :sthg which a person likes, is good at or has special skill or information about. _Billiards is his bag, he never loses.

bags under the eyes(n) :swollen skin, puffiness under the eyes(esp. because lack of sleep.)_Couldn't you sleep last night? You've ---!.

the whole bag of tricks(n) :everything needed to be used for a purpose. _Jack, the deadline for report is tomorrow. You have to do --- to finish it.

baggage(n) :an unkind, cheeky and annoying woman; a good-for-nothing woman.

bag and baggage(adv) :1-with all one's havings or possessions. 2-totally, completely. _She moved to her father's house ---.

baggy(adj) :not tight; loose. _That child's pants were --- at the knees.

Bags I(interj) :(used esp. by children) 1-I'll take, or have it, not you. _--- the biggest cake! 2-I'll do it, not you. _--- go out with that blonde!

bags(n) :lots (of) _I have --- of candy, do you want some?

bail out(v) :to help or support a person or thing which is in a financial crisis or other emergency. _I'll --- his debts by lending him some money.

baker's dozen(n) :thirteen.

half-baked(adj) :half-witted; lacking the stated type of ability or understanding. _You have to explain him twice, he's a little bit ---.

balance(n) :that which is left after; remainder. _You should do the --- of the homework by Monday.

BALD(adj)

as bald as a coot(adj) :(of men)having almost no hair on top of one's head.

bald headed hermit/mouse(n) : (Am) <slang>the penis. _Then he gave his bald headed hermit in her mouth.

go at it bald-headed(v) :to behave with sthg in a reckless manner, using all one's energy. _What a brave guy! Did you see him? He went at the snake bald-headed.

BALL(v)

ball(v) :(Am)<slang>to have sex with (sb). _I want to ball with you now, it’s a long time we didn’t.

ball up(v) :(Am)<slang>to make sb confused or muddled. _So many instructions balled me up!

BALL(n)

ball(n) :<slang>testicle.

be/have sthg on the ball(adj) : <slang>to show up-to-date knowledge and have the ability to act reasonably or to do sthg well; to be knowledgeable and good at doing sthg. _If you're looking for a gardener on the ball, you just found him now in your own back yard.

the ball is in sb's court :it's sb's turn to do sthg.

bust one’s balls(v) :<slang>to work extremely hard to do sthg or to reach a goal. _I have only two days until the examination, so I have to bust my balls if I don’t want to fail.

bust sb’s balls(v) :1-(of a woman)to insult or ridicule a man. _Janet is pretty good, but she has a bad habit, she loves to bust a man’s balls if he tries to flirt with her. 2-to make fun of sb; to tease. _Everybody in the classroom bust Tom’s balls about his bald head.

cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey(adj) :<impolite>(of the weather extremely cold; freezing.

have a ball(v) :to have a very enjoyable time. _We've had a ball at the party.

have the ball at one's feet(v) :<rarely used>to be in a position that is likely to be successful.

have balls(v) :<slang>to have great courage. _It’s for sure that Martin has balls to cut class again, after we were caught yesterday.

have sb by the balls(v) :<slang>to have the chance to make sb do what one wants. _If I don’t go to the picnic with Martin on Sunday, he won’t introduce me to the beautiful blonde, Mary. It means that he has me by the balls.

oh balls!(interj) :<slang>(used to express annoyance, displeasure or disappointment.) _Oh balls!, I forgot the keys at home again.

play ball(v) :[with]to act honestly and accordingly with sb; to cooperate. _If you don't play ball with me, I'll inform you to the police, so just find me a bunk for me to sleep on.

start/set the ball rolling(v) :to start to do sthg, e.g. a conversation, any activity, etc. _The teacher set the ball rolling by asking Tom what he thinks about the virtual reality.

it takes balls :sthg(a job or any act)that requires sb to have great courage. _It takes balls to demand a rise in one’s salary from the boss.

ball buster(n) :<slang>1-sthg (esp. a test or a job)very difficult and demanding to do. _The final exam was really a ball buster, I guess I’ll flunk. 2-a woman who likes to insult or ridicule men. _She doesn’t have any friends, because everybody in the office know that she’s a fucking ball buster!

ball game(n) :a state of situation or occasion. _I was a businessman, so working in an office is a ball game for me.

when the balloon goes up :when sthg dangerous, scary, or serious, etc. happens or is about to happen. _Before divorce, I'd prepared myself for it, I knew I had to restrain my feelings when the balloon goes up!

go down like a lead balloon(v) :(of a comment, joke, situation, etc. ) to fail to cause the intended or wanted effect and esp. to make a disapproval. _His talk about the religion went down like a lead balloon.

ball-up, also ball-ups(n) :(Am)<slang>a state of great confusion.

ballyhoo(n) :1-advertisement in a great amount, in an exaggerated way.2-a loud continuos confused noise of shouts ;uproar. _There was a public ballyhoo for the axes in government.

ballyhoo(v) :to advertise or to help actively in arranging or encouraging (a business, concert, play, etc.) with a ballyhoo.

baloney(n) :<slang>1-meaningless and foolish talk, writing, etc.; nonsense. 2-the penis.

Baloney!(interj) :<slang>Bullshit!; Nonsense!.

bamboozle sb (into/out of doing (sthg))(v) :1-to deceive by trickery; hoodwink. _He bamboozled us into buying that old house. 2-to confuse, mystify, bewilder. _That math problem really bamboozled me!

banana(n) :(Am)<slang>the penis.

the big/top banana(n) :<slang>a powerful, important and influential person, a group, etc.

to beat the band(adv) :(Am)heavily; with great force; to a great degree. _The children were crying to beat the band in the school garden.

That beats the band! :What an unusual or eccentric news, event, affair, etc.

one-armed bandit(n) :a gambling machine that is operated by inserting a coin ,a fruit machine.

jump/climb on the/sb's bandwagon(v) :to support or join sb, esp. when he/she seems to be successful or popular. _Most people hesitated to support any of the candidates in the beginning, but when Mr. Smith seemed more likely to win the election, they just jumped on his bandwagon.

bang(n) :1-sudden burst of energy. _The horses started the race with a bang. 2-<slang>thrill,excitement. _He gets a bang out of playing billiards. 3-an exciting party. 4- <slang>an old car. 5-<slang><taboo>a sexual intercourse.

bang(adv) :right, directly or exactly. _The lights went out bang at the most exciting part of the film.

go (off/over) with a bang(v) :(of a performance, etc.)to be very impressive, or successful ._How was the exam? -It went with a bang!

bang(v) :<slang><taboo>to have sex with sb. _Yesterday, I’ve met the new blonde walking in the street. I wanted to talk to her, but I am doomed that I couldn’t try. I’d really like to bang her.

bang goes (sthg) :that is the end of sthg. _If we don't attend the meeting, bang goes our chances for participating the project.

bang/knock/bash one's head against a brick wall(v) :(used usu. in progressive tense and after like)to have a hopeless attempt to do or to obtain sthg. _It's like banging one's head against a brick wall not to catch cold when it's so freezing in here.

bang-on(adj,adv) :excellent; exactly what is needed or wanted.

banger(n) :1-infml for sausage(=minced meat which is filled with bread, spices, etc. and stuffed into a tube of animal gut. 2-an old, muchly used car esp. in bad condition and needing repair. 3-firework that produces light, noise and smoke.

bank on(v) :to depend on; rely on; trust.

prop up the bar(v) :to be regularly drinking liquor in a particular pub. _Where's Tom? -He must be propping up the bar in The Guitar Pub.

barehanded(adv) :when doing sthg wrong, or illegal; in the act. _The police caught the criminals barehanded in the bank.

get more than one bargained for(v) :to be awfully surprised at the results of sthg._ I got ---- the test results when I learned from my friend.

I wouldn't/won't touch it with a barge pole(v) :to would/will avoid being involved with it in every possible way.

barge in/into(v) :to intrude, enter, interrupt rudely. _If you don't stop --- into our conversation I'll have to beat you on your nose.

barge into/against(v) :to hurry or bump heavily into/against sb or sthg.

barge about(v) :(of persons or things)to move carelessly ,without controlling one's movements. _She was --- in the street.

barge into(v) :to meet. _I --- my ex-teacher on the way to home.

bark(v) :1-to cough. 2-to advertise by shouting persistently esp. in order to attract customers.. _The man was --- (out) his goods.

keep a dog and bark oneself(v) :to do sthg by oneself although when having another person who will/can do it. _Why shall I ---, here's a freshman to sweep the ground.

bark up the wrong tree(v) :to go to the wrong place or to have a wrong idea. _'You're ----!',the man yelled at the kids, I can't find you a place to play in.

Sb's bark is worse than his byte :Sb is not as bad or bad tempered as he seems.

barmy(adj) :1-(Br)foolish; silly. _What a ---boy you are! I cannot tolerate any longer. 2-insane; slightly crazy.

barn(n) :a large and old house that is in bad condition and esp. needs to be repaired.

barndoor(n) :an easy target.

barrack(v) :to interrupt by shouting or smiling falsely ._The audiences ---ed the speaker during the lecture.

barrel(n) :large amount or quantity. _He's wealthy of fun, he has a --- laugh every time.

barrel(v) :to go or move rapidly. _The new car was ---ing along the empty streets.

be over a barrel(v) :to get into a situation in which a person has no possible way of avoiding doing what sb wants to make one do sthg.

have sb over a barrel(v) :to put sb into a situation of full force or power to do what one wants to.

scrape the barrel(v) :to try to do sthg with a poor opportunity, effort or possibility. _Our team was defeated thoroughly, they're really ---!

over a barrel(adv) :in disadvantages. _His team was playing---, as a result they lost.

reach/make first base(v) :(Am)to come to the first important and difficult part of an activity, development, etc. _Well, the real work starts now after reaching ---.

bash(n) :1-a hard or strong blow. _She gave him the --- on the nose. 2-(Am)a party.

bash(v) :1-to hit hard, in order to break or hurt in some way. _The kid ---ed the girl's finger since she took her toy. 2-to attack with words; to criticize severely.

have/get a bash (at) :to try to do sthg difficult. _I've never played snooker before, but I don't mind --- ing ----at it.

basics(n) :the simplest but most important part of sthg or any activity. _The ---- of math are adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

basketcase(n) :a person who is thoroughly awkward or incapable.

bastard(n) :1-<slang>a disliked person. _Shut up, you silly bastard! 2-<slang>sthg difficult or tiresome to do. _It's really a --- to push up 50 in a minute.

baste(v) :1-to beat or hit with a stick.2-to talk or speak rudely, angrily, or forcefully esp. to blame; reprimand severely.

bat(n) :1-<slang>blow. 2-a lively and esp. drinking party; spree.

go to bat for(v) :to speak in favor of another, esp. in order to save him/her from punishment or to defend; advocate

be/have bats in the belfry(v) :to be crazy, mad. _What are you doing? You should have ---!.

as blind as a bat(adj) : unable to see clearly or perfectly.

like a bat out of hell(adj) :very fast.

off one's own bat :<derog>with one's own effort; without being told, or without asking for the help, advice, permission, etc. of another person ._This is the first time I've done all my homework ---./You're only responsible for the technical matters, so you can't interfere with this sort of problem ---!

bat(v) :[at] to close and open one of the eyes rapidly, usu. as a signal between people; to wink; to flutter? He----ed at her and showed the way to door.

not bat an eyelid(v) :not to show any signs of feelings of fear, excitement, or surprise. _She heard that she flunked math, but she didn't ---!.

bate(n) :<slang>great anger; rage; fury.

throw the baby out with the bath water(v) :to be unable to have the desirable or important part while elimination of bad or useless parts.

bathe(n) :the act of going to a pool in order to take a bath or swim. _Let's go for a --- after the meeting!.

bats(adj) :(Br) seriously mad, or crazy; batty.

It's/That's half the battle(v) :It's/That's the difficult, troublesome or important part (of doing sthg). _It's --- to learn tenses in French, but you have to learn how to speak it.

battle-axe(n) :a woman who shows confidence and wishes to control others; an angry or fierce woman. _She is the --- of the office, she always shouts at everyone.

batty(adj) :seriously mad, crazy or eccentric.

bawl out(v) :(Am)to scold sb severely and loudly.

bay-window(n) :large noticeable belly of a man; paunch.

be all ears(v) :be listening carefully and eagerly.

be all steamed up(v) :to be excited and sometimes violent. _She was ---- when she saw the new teacher.

be a dead loss(v) :(of a person)to be of bad character. _Don't trust him, he's ---!.

be a good mixer(v) :a person who is friendly with the others. _ Tough she has just moved here, she enjoys very well, she's a---!.

be brought low(v) :to be made lower in position, to be made unimportant.

be down on one's luck(v) :to be unlucky and unfortunate.

be dying for/to(v) :to have a great liking for/to.

be fresh out of(v) :to have sold lately, to use up the supply of.

be gone on(v) :be in love with. _I've --- her since I've just her.

be home and dry(v) :to finish successfully; succeed.

be in a stew (about sthg)(v) :to be nervous or excited.

be in/get into a tizzy(v) :to be nervous.

be in/go into a huddle(v) :(of persons)be/get together for the purpose of talking together or discussing about any subject; confer.

be into sthg(v) :(modernly used)to be interested in, concerned with sthg. _She goes to movies every weekend, She's --- films.

be knocked all of a heap(v) :1-to be defeated, taken under control.2-to be confused.

be laid to rest(v) :to be buried.

be/get on the ground floor(v) :to join an activity in the beginning.

be off the hook(v) :to be no longer in such a situation.

be on at sb(v) :to annoy continuously, to nag sb to do sthg.

be on easy street(v) :to be in comfort, clover.

be/get on intimate terms (with)(v) :to be friendly enough to call sb e.g. John instead of Mr. Nicholson.

be on the base(v) :to be free from the limits or restrictions of morality or discipline ; to be dissipated.

be on/make the scene(v) :to be present in such a scene, or situation.

be on the trot(v) :to be extremely busy. _'Please don't ask me any questions, I'm ---- now', said the teacher anxiously.

be on the trots(v) :(Am)to have the diarrhoea(=an illness in which the bowels are emptied too often and in a liquid form. _Why are you frequently visiting the lavatory, Jack? Are you ----?

be onto(v) :to have information about. _Are you onto the match score, John?

be one's own master(v) :to be independent and free to do anything he/she wants.

be/get past it(v) :to be no longer able to do things which the person could do before.

be pinched for the money(v) :to have little money. _I'm sorry, Rick, I'll not be able to give my debt because I'm ----!

be pushing thirty/forty, etc.(v) :to be nearly at the age of stated year. _How old are you?-I'm --- .

Be seeing you! :Goodbye!

be snookered(v) :to be in a difficult and tough situation.

be sold on sthg(v) :to accept sthg as good, etc.

be struck all of a heap(v) :1-to be taken under control. 2-to be in a confused state.

be/get stuck with sb/sthg(v) :to be/become involved with sb for the rest of his life; to be/become bound to sb.

be supposed to(v) :(used in negative statements)not to be allowed to. _The police officers aren't ---- to take alcohol.

be sure and do sthg(v) :to succeed, not to make fault of.

be sweet on sb(v) :to be fond of sb excessively; to be in love with sb.

be swept off one's feet(v) :<fig>to be filled with enthusiasm; to be controlled by feeling, i.e a group of audience by a great singer.

be taken short(v) :to have an abrupt and urgent need to visit the lavatory.

be the matter (with)(v) :to be wrong (with) _What's ---, George?

be tickled with(v) :to be pleased or delighted with.

be under the weather(v) :to be sick, ill.

be wallowing in money(v) :to be extremely rich, wealthy.

be/look/feel washed out(v) :<fig> to be awfully tired, or exhausted.

be wild about sthg/sb(v) :to be madly fun of; to have a strong liking for.

be/get wise to(v) :to be /become aware, informed.

There are plenty of other pebbles on the beach/shore :(used to encourage or give hope to sb who has lost a boy or girlfriend. _There are a lot of other people for you to get along with and things for you to deal with.

draw a bead on(v) :1-to pay special attention to sb. 2-to aim carefully at sb or sthg. _The gunman --- the Minister, but couldn't succeed because of a failure in the firing mechanism of the gun.

beak(n) :a person's nose that is large and noticeable; prominent.

broad in the beam(adj) :(of a person) having fat and broad hips.

on/off the beam(adv) :on the right/wrong way.

beam-ends(n) :(pl)(Br)back part of the body; buttocks.

on one's beam ends(adj) :in a troublesome situation esp. having almost no money.

bean(n) :1-(used usually in negative statements.)of the smallest value in money. _It doesn't worth a bean, that's why she gave it away. 2-(Am)<slang> head.

be without a bean, also not have a bean(v) :to have no money. _Can you lend me some money?-I'm sorry, I can't I'm ---!.

full of beans(adj) :full of eagerness, liveliness or strength.

not know beans about, also not know how many beans make five(v) :(Am)not to know anything about a subject ,activity ,etc. _Are you asking me about the computers, well, I don't ---!

spill the beans(v) :to make known a secret incidentally or unintentionally.

bean(v) :(Am)<slang>to hit sb on the head.

bear garden(n) :(used after like)a messy, or noisy person. _I have really had a bellyful of that guy's noisy remarks, he's like a ---!.

like a bear with sore head(adj) :(esp. after be)ready to argue; bad-tempered. _Could you help me fix a meal, sissy, you know, today mummy is ---.

play the bear(v) :[with]<rarely used>to annoy, cause trouble or give harm to sb. _Ice-cream? -No, thanks, it --- with my chest.

bear hug(n) :a tight grasp; embrace.

beard(n) :(Am)<slang>the hair that grows on one’s pubic area; pubic hair.

beard the lion in sb's den(v) :to meet or face a person of power and influence courageously in order to discuss about an important subject esp. about sthg which one disagrees with sb's opinion. _I was awfully annoyed about the low increase in my salary, so I just encouraged myself and ---.

find one's bearings(v) :to find one's way after being lost.

lose one's bearings(v) :to be lost and not to know where to go.

beastly(adj) :nasty; unpleasant. _He was mournful about the --- weather.

beastly(adv) :(used to emphasize adjectives and adverbs in a bad sense.) very, unpleasantly. _He was ---- busy.

beat(v) :1-to confuse; bewilder; perplex; baffle. 2-to cheat or deceive.

beat sb<-->down(v) :to persuade a seller to lower the price. _I beat him down at $25.

Beat it!(v) :(used imperatively)Leave quickly; Go away!.

beat sb<-->up(v) :to wound severely; thrash.

to beat the band(adv) :(Am)heavily; with great force; to a great degree. _The children were crying --- in the school garden.

That beats the band! :What an unusual or eccentric news, event, affair, etc.

That beats cock-fighting! :That's very amusing!

beat one's brains out (v) :[on]to spend much time in considering or being anxious about sthg esp. a problem that is difficult to solve; ponder.

beat sb's brains out(v) :to beat, or hit sb very severely esp. on sb's head.

beat about/around the bush(v) :(used imperatively and in negative statements)to delay or avoid talking about the main point of a subject, problem, etc. _Hey, don't ---,just say what the problem is!

beat sb/sthg into a cocked hat(v) :to be too much better, useful, or higher in quality than; overcome or defeat sb or sthg. _This dictionary of idioms and slang words ---the others of its kind ---!

beat the hell/the (living) daylights out of(v) :to beat or strike sb severely esp. when threatening.

beat sb hollow, also beat the pants off sb(v) :to defeat sb completely esp. in a bet, game, or competition.

beat the pants off sb(v) :to defeat sb completely esp. in a bet, game, or competition.

beat sb to the punch(v) :to do, get, or take sthg before sb. _There's only one dictionary in the library, so I have to take it before anybody else beats me to the punch.

if you can't beat'em/lick'em, join'em :<humor>if your opposition to an idea, course of action, etc. fails; join or do the same thing as your more powerful opponent(s) do.

beat(adj) :extremely tired, or exhausted; worn out.

beating(n) :defeat ._The basketball team got a severe ----last week.

beaut(adj) :(AustrE)(of things)good, fine or excellent.

beauty(n) :sb or sthg that is excellent ,very good. _That painting is a real ----.

beautiful(adj) :very good, excellent.

beaver(n) :a hard working person.

work like a beaver(v) :to work very hard, eagerly, or quickly. _Have you heard that Kevin got 99 from the exam.-Well, I would have killed her ,if he didn't. -He had really worked like a beaver!

beaver away (at)(v) :(Br)to work hard esp. at the office.

a bed of roses(n) :a state of happiness, comfort, pleasure, etc. _What if I were in your shoes, Mary. -You'd be disappointed John, marriage is not always ---!

get out of bed on the wrong side(v) :to be angry; to be in a bad mood esp. in the morning.

bedlam(n) :a noisy place or an activity.

between you, me and the bedpost/gatepost(adj) :kept secret or private; kept out of people's knowledge.

bedsitter, bed-sitting room :(esp. of the single persons or students away from home) a room used for the purpose of both living and sleeping in.

bee(n) :a neighbors' meeting for any purpose. _There's a sewing bee that day.

(as) busy as a bee(adj) :very busy, occupied, etc.

have a bee/bees in one's bonnet(v) :to have an unchanging, fixed idea(s).

bee sb/sthg<-->up(v) :to emphasize or add force ;to strengthen.

the bee's knees(n) :the best person or thing in a place , or at an activity, etc. _Mary is the ---in the English class, he knows English much more better than anybody in the class.

beef(n) :2-[about]a complaint. 2-(Am)muscular strength.

beef(v) :[about]to grumble or complain.

beefcake(n) :the photographs of strong ,handsome, and attractive men with large muscles.

beefeater(n) :(Am)<slang>a British person.

beefy(adj) :(of a person) strong, large and bodily.

make a beeline for(v) :to go, or move quickly along or directly for/to a place.

not all beer and skittles :(Br)not full of pleasure, fun or happiness. _You look a bit sad with that sour face, Martha, I'd like to help you if I could .-Thank you Ellen, it's about the marriage, it's ---!

Beetle(n) :(tdmk)(often capital)a small or compact model German car made by the Wolkswagen company.

beetle(v) :to move or travel fast. _The car ---d off down the street.

beggar(n) :<humor>fellow,person. _You little naughty ---!.I told you not to spill the milk on the rug.

Beggars can't be choosers :If you're asking for help, you must take what is offered to you.

behind(n) :the back part of the body that a person sits on; buttocks. _I hurt my ---, I can't sit comfortably.

belay(v) :(used imperatively)to stop ;to hold. _--- there!

give sb a bell(v) :(Br) to call sb on the phone.

knock seven bells out of sb(v) :to beat sb severely and violently.

ring a bell(v) :to remind sb of sthg that is half-forgotten. Mr-... -Jackson,-Yes, that name --- but I can't remember exactly.

be saved by the bell(v) :to be saved from a troublesome or difficult situation because of sb's arrival. _The teacher was nearly make me have an oral exam, but I fortunately am ---,when the inspector entered the class.

bell-hop(n) :bellboy.(=a child works as a servant at a hotel, restaurant, etc.)

BELLY(n)

belly(n) :the part of the human body, between the chest and the legs, which holds the stomach and bowels.

sb's eyes are bigger than his belly :sb is really greedy that wants more food than he/she can eat.

bellyache(v) :to complain esp. with continual annoyance; to whine. _Stop bellyaching and keep on doing your homework.

belly button(n) :the small hollow in the center of the front of the stomach; navel.

belly flop(n) :a dive, an act of jumping into the water, first the head and the body falls flat against the water. _I still couldn't make a belly flop, I always get my belly hurt.

bellyflop(v) :to jump into the water first the head and then the body falls flat against the water; to dive.

belly laugh(n) :a laughter or a strong laugh as if it comes from the belly. _He is known with his belly laugh during the conversations.

bellylaugh(v) :to laugh deeply. _He always amuses people by bellylaughing.

bellyful(adj) :too much. _Shut up, you always have --- complaints.

have had a bellyful/basinful of(v) :to get tired of; to get bored with. _Please stop bellyaching I ---your complaints.

belly-landing(n) :a landing of an aircraft without using the landing equipment on its under surface.

bellyland(v) :(of an aircraft) to land on its under surface without using the landing equipment.

belt(n) :a strong or forceful blow; whack; cuff.

belt(v) :1-to hit or strike very hard esp. with the fist. _She ---ed the rude man on the nose. 2-[along] to travel rapidly. _He got a ticket for --- along the highway. 3-[out]to sing loudly. _The audiences wanted her to belt out one more song.

Belt up!(v) :<slang>(used imperatively)Stop talking!; Shut up!

below the belt(adj) :(a blow, act, remark, etc.)(used after hit, strike, etc.)against the rules; unfair.

Pull in/tighten one's belt(v) :to try to continue to live on less money; to spend less money. _Because of the high increase of inflation, many people have to ---

under one's belt(adv) :as one's own experience. _Don't tell me how to deal with the problems in my office, I've got years in working ---!

go round the bend(v) :<slang><humor>to go crazy, or mad. _She was acting as she went ---.

bend/lean over backwards(v) :to do everything possible in order to help sb.

bend sb's ear(v) :to talk to sb continually and esp. about a worrisome subject that causes trouble for a person.

bend the/one's elbow(v) :<rarely used>to drink alcoholic beverage or to go out drinking. _Hey, you can't drive while you're so drunk, did you and your friends all ---!

bend a rule(v) :to interpret sthg loosely, in exactly true, in the purpose of getting the circumstances better.

bender(n) :a drinking party; spree.

the bends(n) :(pl)pains in the joints of the body caused by working in a less air-pressured space.( i.e. large water-tight box in which the workers work beneath the water;) bathyscaph.

bent(adj) :(Br)1-dishonest; easily influenced by money, gifts, or bribes; corrupt; crooked. 2-<slang>homosexual.

bent(n) :homosexual; queer.

berth(n) :<rarely used> a job.

give sb/sthg a wide berth(v) :to avoid or keep oneself away from sb or sthg that is dangerous, unpleasant etc.

all the best! :(used when sb leaves a friend, or at the end of a letter) I wish you my best wishes!; May everything go well for you! _John, when will we meet again -Later in time, I really don't know, ---!

have/get the best of(v) :to be the most advantageous, or powerful person (in a fight, quarrel, etc.)(esp. in the phrase have/get the best of it) _Who do you think will win the prize? -I'm pretty sure, John will, he ---!

one's best bib and tucker(n) :one's best clothes. _Are you ready for the party? -Don't you see I'm in my ---.

put one's best foot forward(v) :to make one's most efforts to do sthg. (esp. used in the phrase best foot forward and in imperative usage) _Don't worry about the math test, just ---!,you'll succeed.

the best of British!(interj) :(Am)Good luck! (used when sb believes or thinks that the other person has little or no chance to succeed.).

the best of the bunch (n) :the best of the many or large amount.

the best of both worlds(n) :the advantages that are gained from two situations. _I don't like my job, but I have ---, the salary is high and it's very close to my house, that's why I still work in here.

bet(n) :a set of one's actions; course. _Only --- you'll follow is that you go and ask the head first and...

I bet :1-I'm pretty sure. 2-(used sarcastically)I agree.

You bet! :You can be sure!; Of Course; Certainly.

You can bet your boots! :You can be certain; Of course.

hedge one's bets(v) :to put money in another business in order not to go bankrupt in the case of a failure of a business.

go one better(v) :to do better than a previous successful action; outdo; surpass.

sb's better half :<humor>sb's wife or husband.

few and far between(adj) :rarely seen or found; infrequent.

betwixt and between(adj) :in an intermediate position; halfway ;neither one thing nor the other one. _The English exam was ----(=neither easy nor difficult)

beyond a joke(adj) :(esp. after be/get/go, etc.)not funny or joking anymore; somewhat serious.

beyond/outside my ken(adj) :sthg that a person doesn't have any information or knowledge about; not within one's knowledge. _I don't know anything about English history, it's ----.

bid(n) :invitation. She got a --- for the party tonight.

bid for(v) :to try to attain. _She's bidding for getting 100.

biddable(adj) :ready to obey, docile. _This is his first day in the army. Do you see how --- he seems?

biddy(n) :an old woman that pays too much and unnecessary attention to small matters or details, a fussy old woman. _"I'm bored with you, you old ---"said the old man to his wife.

make a bid for(v) :to try to make an attempt to get or gain sthg.

biff(n) :a loud or severe blow; whack.

big(adj) :very known; popular or successful; famous; important. _She's very ---- in the office.

big(adv) :proudly; in a self-praise or self-important way; boastfully. He always talks big.

biggie(n) :important ,well-known person or a thing. _Who's the man shouting there?-He's the biggie, as you see.

big deal!(interj) :an expression of negligence or heedlessness for sb’s good action, remark, etc. ; big thrill.

what’s the big deal! :What’s that confusion or disorder for? _The classroom was noisily crowded , and at the moment the teacher came in and yelled :”What’s the big deal, kids!”

big guns(n) :the influential and important people.

big-head(n) :a person who is full of self-praise or thinks himself too important. _Why did he submit his resignation?-because he's fed up with the workers. He's a poor ---!.

what’s the big idea? :What do you think you are doing? (used to express suspicion with surprise about a situation that’s new to the speaker. _When Mike saw Tom cheating secretly in one of the back rows in the class at the examination, he said with a loud voice :“what’s the big idea? Tom, I think you didn’t need to study yesterday.”

big name(n) :an important, famous, well-known person or group.

a big noise(n) :an important person.

a big pot(n) :an important, well-known person.

big shot(n) :<slang> an important and influential person, big wheel.

big thrill!(interj) :<slang>(used by a person who thinks that an action, remark, etc. is not so exciting as sb thinks. _Mummy, I got 85 from the math test. -Big thrill!, I heard it. Nobody has got below that grade

big time(n) :<slang>the most successful, or the best grade or part in a profession or occupation. _He’s getting into his big time after directing that science-fiction film.

big top(n) :1-the basic tent of a circus.2-circus.

big wheel(n) :a person of importance, big shot.

big-wig(n) :a person of importance, big wheel.

get/grow too big for one's boots :to feel too high an opinion of one's own abilities, importance; to become conceited. _He's plays in boastful manner. He grows too ----.

go down/over big(v) :<slang>1- to be sthg great successful (for sb) _The conference went down quite big with the listeners. 2-to be greatly liked by sb. _The new teacher went over big with the students.

have big ideas(v) :to have plans, projects, aims or purposes to sthg important or to become important. _Why is he studying German?-He has --- to be appointed to Germany.

make it big(v) :<slang>to succeed esp. in business. _He made it big in cotton industry, he has more than 20 plants for now.

Mr. Big(n) :the most influential or powerful person in a group esp. a person who doesn’t have the formal or legal authority. _Though he’s not the boss, the employees are awfully scared of him.

that's big of you, him,. etc. :that's kind or generous of you, him,. etc. _John, I have a severe headache, can you give me a ride to formery?-I'll be glad to ._Oh, I appreciate your kindness.----!

with a big/capital A, B, C, etc.(adv) :(used to show that a person has the very qualities of the stated kind or type. _He’s a strict officer with a big O!

bike(n) :infml for bicycle. _I'll not lead my --- to the picnic.

bike(v) :to travel by bicycle. I always --- for an hour every morning.

On your bike! :an expression used to show what a person says or does, is not acceptable or approved and that he/she should leave at once or immediately.-Mum, would you please let me go out with my friends?-Don't you ever worry about your exam,---!

bilge(n) :a meaningless, nonsense talk. _Stop that ---!

bilious(adj) :(of colors)very bad, distasteful or sickly.

clean bill of health(n) :a favorable or approving suggestion or advice. _I need a ---- for my continual failure in the office.

fill the bill(v) :to satisfy or meet the needs or obligations. _Why did you divorce?-Because my wife couldn't ----for our home.

foot the bill (for):to pay (for)._Can you lend me some money? I have to ---- for the new TV I bought last month.

billet(n) :an easy work or situation ,an appointment or date that is easy to make.

billy goat(n) :a male goat.

bind(n) :an annoying and difficult situation, thing or person; bore; a nuisance.. _That teacher is a God dammit bind!

in a bind(adj) :in a difficult or troublesome situation.

binge(n) :period of extreme fondness in eating, drinking, spending money, etc. esp. at a party; an extreme indulgence in sthg esp. in drinking alcohol, etc.; spree.

bingo(n,interj) :an expression of pleasure and happiness at a sudden, unexpected and surprising result. _I got hundred at math test.-Bingo!

bionic(adj) :having greater than human strength or power (such as speed, ability to think, etc.)_Did you see the man lifting the massive elephant at the circus?-He's really a bionic man.

BIRD(n)

bird(n) :<slang>1-(Br)a woman or a girl. 2-a man; guy. _Don't trust him, he's a bad bird! 3-the penis. 4-(Am)a male homosexual.

early bird(n) :a person who gets up or arrives early all the time. _The time is 7:00 and John, the --- of the house is up again.

birds of a feather (flock together)(n) :persons of the same kind(esp. bad, dishonest)_I advise you not to do business with these companies, they're all ---!

be (strictly) for the birds(v) :(Am) <slang> 1-to be sthg very disliked, disapproved, or unpleasant, etc. _Being have to stay at home while the sun shines so brightly is just for the birds! 2-to be unimportant, worthless, etc.

do bird(v) :to stay in prison for a period of time(for a crime, etc.)

give sb/get the bird(v) :(of an actor, singer, lecturer, etc.)to dismiss/be dismissed or forced to go away; to show disapproval by making noise. _When the lecturer's speech lasted too long, all the audiences began to give him the bird.

##kill two birds with one stone(v) :to achieve two results with one action. _Having been appointed to Washington, he---ed ---.

like a bird(adv) : (of a machine, engine, vehicle, etc.)very well; without any trouble or failure to operate. _The new car was belting along like a bird.

a little bird told me : (used to avoid telling sb how one learned or found out sthg secret or unknown.) also I heard from a little bird; a little bird has whispered in my ear.

the bird has flown :the wanted or needed person has escaped or gone away. _She didn't agree to have the job since the salary is not much. But when the boss wanted the same woman for higher salary --- has already ---.

birdbrain(n) :a silly or foolish person.

bird-brained(adj) :foolish, stupid. Don't talk unless you're told to, you ---!.

birdie(n) :a small bird. _She has a --- in her house.

bird-man(n) :pilot. _Only the bird-man survived after the airplane crash.

in/wearing one's birthday suit(adv) :(humor) having no clothes on; be completely naked. _She was --- when the boy suddenly entered the room.

take the biscuit/cake(v) :to be the best or worst of the stated. (used to express admiration or disapproval) _Mummy, can I go out? -Never, unless you finish your homework, Jim. -For tolerance, you really take the biscuit, mom.(=She has no tolerance) I’ll go and do all of them right now.

as the actress said to the bishop(adv) :<humor>(used to draw attention to a statement, that is not implied to suggest sexual manners or acts, but may be supposed to have so. _After having a quick examination, the doctor told her to undress ---.

bit(n) :1-area familiar to a group of subjects ,altitudes ,etc. _The manager didn't agree with the film-sector bit .2-a standard of money equal to twelve and a half cents (now modernly used in multiples of two as two-bits, ten-bits, etc.)3-happening of action or behavior ;routine events. _Where were you?-I was at the meeting ---. 4-<slang>a young woman.

a bit (of) :to a degree; rather. _I'm a --- bored. _She's not a --- like that really!(=She's not like that at all!)

a bit of all right(n) :(Br)1-a sexually attractive person, esp. a woman or a girl. 2-sthg that is very good, pleasing, etc. _How was your weekend? -It was great, I was invited to a party, it was a bit of all right!, you know.

a bit on the side(n) :a sexual relationship with sb rather than one’s wife or husband. _She learned that her husband was having a bit on the side.

a/sb’s bit of skirt/stuff/fluff/crumpet/tail(n) :<derog>a girl or a woman esp. when considered as an object for sexual desire. _Whenever he goes to a business trip to another city, he always goes out to find his bit of stuff.

a bit thick(adj) :beyond what is tolerable or reasonable. _Please don't go any further, You treat her a little ---.

not a bit of it!, also not a bit! :You’re welcome; It doesn’t worth saying; Not at all. _Thank you for your help George, I really appreciate it. -Not a bit of it!, Mary, what are the friends for?

bits and pieces/bobs :small articles of various kinds. _The tailor brought his --- with him.

do one's bit :to do one's share of the work that one has to do. _Where are you going, Timmy?, Have you done ---?!

thrilled to bits(adj) :very much excited. _The little child was thrilled to bits when she heard a mysterious noise from the lower floor, but she was at ease when she learned that it was only the cat walking.

be bitten with :to have a strong desire or almost uncontrollable interest in sthg. _He has a collection of antiques. He's --- antiques.

bitch(n) :1-a complaint. 2-a rude and unpleasant woman.

bitch(v) :1-[about]to complain rudely, talk spitefully to sb about sthg. _Stop it! You're ---ing the wrong person! 2-[to]to talk spitefully or hatefully.

bitch up(v) :to spoil or ruin sthg, an activity, etc.

bitchy(adj) :spiteful; annoying.

bite(n) :sthg to eat; a small meal or snack. _We dropped by for a --- before the cinema.

two bites of/at the cherry(n) :two chances or attempts to do sthg.(usu. after get/give/have/take) _When she couldn’t succeed the final exam, I thought it would be great that I would be given two bites of the cherry, but it was just a dream: I failed.

bite sthg<-->back :to control oneself or prevent oneself from expressing or saying sthg that is secret and that may cause hurt in sb's feelings. _Be careful for your tactless remarks, you may --- it back!

bite off more than one can chew(v) :to try too much to do or achieve sthg.

bite the dust(v) :to fall flat onto the ground(esp. in a fight.) _The poor beggar bit the dust by the huge man’s severe blow.

bite sb's head off :to talk to or answer sb in a rude and angry way. _I only asked you a question. There’s no need to bite my head off!

bite one’s tongue off(v) :to be instantly sorry for what one has just said. (usu. in the phrases: could have bitten one’s tongue off, would rather bite off one’s tongue than) _Mary could have bitten one’s tongue off when she realized that Tom was listening what she was telling about him.

bitty(adj) :(Br)<often derog>consisting unconnected, separate parts, bits, or details. _I gave up doing that report, it's awfully bitty.

to the bitter end(adv) :to the end by defeating all the obstacles and unpleasant difficulties. _He's really competent, he's running to the bitter end.

(as) black as the ace of spades(adj) :very dirty, muddy, etc. _The children were playing in the street, not aware of that their clothes were as black as the ace of spades.

a blank check(n) :full freedom to do sthg, esp. to spend money. _I was given a a blank check when I went on a business trip to London.

blab(v) :1-to tell a secret ,esp. about criminal activity. _The police inquired the man but he didn't blab. 2-to talk very much.

blabber(v) :[on]to talk too much ,annoyingly, rudely and indiscreetly. _How many times have I told you not to blabber.

blabber-mouth(n) :a person who blabbers.

blackleg(n) :1-(Br)a worker who works while the others are on strike. 2-(Am)a swindler, esp. a gambler who cheats others; crook.

black eye(n) :[to]a disgrace or dishonor ;a shame or discredit(=sb or sthg that is harmful to a good person or thing.)He's a black eye to his family.

in the black(adj) :having an account in a bank; not in debt.

like the Black Hole of Calcutta(adj) :having no fresh air. _Hey, open a window: it’s like the Black Hole of Calcutta in here!

##look as black as thunder(v) :to be extremely angry.

the pot calling the kettle black :(used after it’s or that’s) sb criticizes or finds fault with another person when he/she also has the same faults or mistakes. _This morning I was late, and the boss ticked me off for that, but he arrives late almost every day. That’s the pot calling the kettle black, huh, isn’t it?

work like a black/nigger(v) :to work very determinedly and hard.

Black Maria(n) :an enclosed vehicle, esp. used for carrying prisoners; police van.

drow a blank(v) :to fail to do sthg; to be unsuccessful in an attempt to do sthg.

wet blanket(n) :a dull person who spoils the other people's enjoyment or fun by being gloomy, or by making a sour face. _I will not invite John to the party. I know he's a real wet blanket.

blast(n) :1-an enjoyable esp. wild party of a large group of people in which lots of beer are drunk. _Everybody is invited to the tonight's party.! 2-a violent attack or offense in writing or speaking against sb. Have you read the blast in the newspaper against the President?

blast(v) :to talk rudely against; to denounce. _The teacher couldn't stand the noise and finally blasted against the children.

blasted(adj) :very unpleasant; detestable; damned.

blatherskite(v) :1-a foolish talk. 2-a person who talks too much and foolishly.

blow to blazes(v) :to kill (a person) by a very violent or cruel method, esp. by using explosives. _The soldier was blown to blazes while he was trying to disconnect the unexploded bomb.

bleat(v) :to speak, say or complain, esp. in a weak manner. _The innocent little kid bleated when his mum gave him a pinch on the ass.

bleed(v) :to obtain money from sb; to whine; to extort money from. _The clerk bled $100 from the old lady by selling the bag much more than its usual price.

bleeder(n) :<slang>a worthless or dishonest person.

bleeding heart(n) :one who has excessive concern for others. _She helps all the old people she sees, do you see she's a real bleeding heart.

blessed(adj) :(used to emphasize the expressions of annoyance)damned; annoyed. _It rains every blessed time I go out!.

blessed event(n) :birth of a child. _'Here we are celebrating the blessed event in the Tampers family.

blessing(n) :approval or encouragement. She gave me the blessing that I really need.

blimey(interj) :(Br)(used to express surprise) short for Godblimey(=God blind me!)

BLIND(adj)

turn a blind eye(v) :to neglect; to refuse to notice or take care of. _He’s the apple of the teacher’s eye, so that the teacher always turns a blind eye to his undisciplined actions.

blind date(n) :1-a date between a girl and a boy who has never met before, and arranged by the third person.2-one of these persons.

blind eye(n) :(Am)<slang> the buttocks or anus.

blind(v) :(Br)<slang>to curse or swear.

on the blink(adj) :out of use; not working properly. _Hey don't touch that machine, don't you see the note on it? It says 'It's ---'.

blinking(adj) :(Br)(euph)(used force adding force to a judgment)(not polite) _Shut up, you --- fool!.

blithering(adj) :nasty; utter; deserving to be treated with lack of respect. _That boss over there really is a --- person. Nobody admires him in the office.

blitz(n) :[on]a period of great activity for a particular purpose. I'm extremely busy, I’m having a blitz on the garden rubbish.

blob(n) :an object or thing that has no particular shape or form. _Could you please give me the --- over there?

block(n) :a person's head.

block-buster(n) :a person or thing that is particularly successful, outstanding, or impressive.

block-head(n) :a stupid person. _I don't advice you to have a business with him. He's a real ---!.

bloke(n) :(Br)a man. He is a real lucky ---,he hit the jackpot last week.

My blood was up! :I was very angry and almost ready to fight.

run in the blood(v) :to have a trait or quality, by. inheritance. _His father was also bad-tempered, he has no fault, it runs in the blood.

blood-hound(n) :a detective or pursuer. Do you need a --- for the investigation of the crime?

bloodsucker(n) :a person who takes as much as he can from others; extortionist. _Don't give any money to that --- anymore!

bloody(adj) :1-(Br)<impolite><slang>(used to emphasize an expression or judgment) _He was really a bloody liar! 2-(used as a meaningless addition to an angry talk.)cursed; damned. _When he just came in the --- room ,I got irked by his bloody face.

bloody(adv) :(Br)<impoliite><slang>very; extremely.

bloodyminded(adj) :showing a great desire to fight against the wishes of others; uncooperative. _Don't want anything from the teacher, he's a ---- person.

bloomer(n) :a stupid mistake; blunder.

bloomers(n) :infml for knickers(=a woman's underpants)

blot one's copy book(v) :to spoil one's good condition or position. _She --- when she couldn't hand in the report.

blotto(adj) :(Br)<slang>very drunk.

blow(v) :1-to go away; to leave esp. hurriedly. The children smoking in the WC --- when the saw the teacher coming.2-<slang>to spend (money) recklessly. 3-to handle or do unsuccessfully. 4-<slang>to lose money or a chance esp. because of-being fooled; to squander. 5-<slang>(euph) damn. _I'm ----!, He's won again. 6-<slang>to talk boastfully; drag.

blow in/into(v) :1-to arrive cheerfully, casually and esp. unexpectedly. 2- to spend all one’s money wastefully

blow off(v) :to unburden one’s emotions, esp. by talking loudly.

blow up(v) :1-to talk forcefully and severely against; scold. _The boss --- him up for not attending the meeting. 2-to get angry.

blow one’s/sb’s brains out(v) :to kill or murder sb by a shot through the head.

blow the gaff(v) :to reveal a secret unwillingly.

blow great guns(v) :(of wind)to blow severely.

blow hot and cold (about)(v) :to be good or favorable at one time and bad at the next.; to waver. _Why is he yelling at everybody, he was sitting still a while ago.-He's --- about the office works today.

blow off steam(v) : to fill person with pent-up feelings, emotions, energy or tensions.

blow one's mind(v) :(esp. of drugs)to cause excitement or the state of ecstasy.

blow one's own trumpet/horn(v) :to tell good things of oneself to other persons in an immodest way; to praise oneself. _I don’t like the people who always blows their fuse, I think that the important thing is to be appreciated by one’s actions rather than one’s words.

blow one's stack/fuse/top/cork/gasket(v) :to be extremely angry.

blow the whistle (on)(v) :1-to call attention to. _She ---- on herself with her showy and attractive dress. 2-<slang>to inform or squeal sb against. 3-<slang>to make a secret known. 4-to stop or cease sb's wrongdoing. _If the mom learns what we are up to, she'll certainly blow the whistle on it!

blowhard(n) :a person who thinks him or herself rather than the others in a bragger way.; big-head.

blowout(n) :1-a big, wild party; spree. 2-a large meal of various kinds of foods.

blowup(n) :a quarrel or the outburst of temper.

blower(n) :receiver; telephone. _Hey, the talk is over so why don't you put the --- away?.

give sb a good blowing(v) :to scold sb severely for sb’s wrongdoings, etc.

blowy(adj) :windy. _It's very --- today, So shall we go on flying our kites?

blubber(v) :to talk or utter while crying.

blubber(adj) :extremely fat. Aren't you thinking of losing weight you --- man.?

blue(n) :a noisy quarrel; row.

blue(v) :(Br)to spend (money, time, etc.)wastefully.

blue(adj) :sad and hopeless; mournful. _I feel so --- that I cannot even rest.

a bolt from the blue(n) :sthg bad that comes out unexpectedly (esp. in the phrases as/like a bolt from the blue) _When I'm drowning in debts, I had a car accident, so it's so unfortunate, it’s just like a bolt from the blue.

blue-eyed boy(n) :<derog> sb’s favorite male person; apple of one’s eye. _-Where's John?-He's gone on a vacation again, he's the boss's ----.

blue law(n) :a law to control the sexual affair ;the drinking of alcohol, etc. _There are new amendments about the ----,the mayor declared that there'll be a reduction on the sale of alcoholic drinks.

blue moon(n) :a very long time. _She's been away for ---- since she divorced.

scream/shout blue murder(v) :to complain in a loud voice. The people were --- about the new policy of the government on the traffic fines.

blue one's money(v) :<slang> to spend one's money recklessly or wastefully. _Can you lend me some money, Sarah? -I'm sorry, I cannot Tom. You should think it over while you were bluing your money!

blue-blooded(adj) :of a superior social class. _He’s really blue-blooded, that’s why he talks so high.

bluff it out(v) :to avoid trouble by continuing a lie, trick or deception.

take on board(v) :to think and accept (the idea, plan, suggestion, etc.)

boat(n) :any ship. _Are you going by ---- or train?.

burn one’s boats(v) :to do sthg in order to forget the bad or unwanted affairs, events, etc. in the past. _She tried to burn her boats by burning the letters she was receiving from him whom she loved too much but couldn’t marry because of his unexpected death. All the same, it was useless she would never be able to forget her.

rock the boat(v) :to make the problems worse by expressing different opinions. _Shut up Tom, you're ---- by talking in that way.

in the same boat(adj) :in the same difficult, and troublesome situation. _It’s no use worrying about the simulation exam, we’re all in the same boat.

bob(n) :(Br)a former British coin, the Shilling(=5 penny) _That book costs you five ---s.

Bob’s your uncle!(interj) :(Br)It’s so simple! ;Then just twist the cable, and Bob’s your uncle!

bobby(n) :(Br)a policeman. _The thieves started fleeing when they saw the coming ---ies.

bobby socks(n) :the thick socks folded just above the ankle and worn by girls.

bobby soxer(n) :a young girl that usu. follows current fashions.

bod(n) :(Br)a person.

body(n) :person.(used in comparisons such as everybody, nobody, etc.)

bog(n) :(Br)<slang>lavatory; toilet.

bogy(n) :unidentified enemy fighter plane. _-Tom, do you see the aircraft there? Go and get him, That's your ---!

boiling point(n) :point at a person loses his/her temper.

boil down to(v) :to mean; to be; to indicate by leaving out the unnecessary details. _That matter ----- a question of money.

bollix sthg<-->up(v) :(Am)<slang><taboo> to make a mess of sthg; to spoil or bungle sthg.

bollock sthg< -- > up(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>to spoil sthg; to make a mess of sthg.

bollocks(n,interj) :(Br)<slang><taboo>1- testicles. 2-<derog>rubbish; nonsense.

boloney, also baloney(n) :<slang>meaningless or foolish talk; nonsense; rubbish. _Don’t listen to him, his talks are completely boloney!

bolshie, bolshy(adj) :1-difficult. 2-(of a person) stubborn and uncooperative; obstinate.

bomb(n) :1-(Am)a complete failure. Why did you do? You spoiled all the plans we had, it's really a bomb nothing more. 2-(Br)a great deal of money. _H has made a bomb after one year hard working.

(go) like a bomb(v,adv) :(Br)(to go) very well. _How are the things going?----.!

spend/cost a bomb(v) :(Br)to spend/cost a great deal of money.

bomb (out)(v) :1-to fail completely. _Oh, it's too bad that I --- at the math test.! 2-to fall down; to fall flat.

bombshell(n) :1-an unpleasant surprise. _It was really a --- that the teacher came to lesson. He was sick and everybody was expecting that he would have some rest at home. 2-a very attractive woman (esp. in the phrase a blonde bombshell)

bone(v) :<slang>to take without permission; to steal.

bone up (for/on)(v) :to study very hard esp. for a particular purpose. _If you don't want to flunk, you should bone up for it.

bone(n) :1-(pl.)dice. 2-<slang><taboo>an erect penis.

a bag of bones(n) :sb who is very thin. _Eat some!; You became nothing but a bag of bones.

chilled/frozen to the bone/marrow(adj) :(of a person)feeling extremely cold; trembling. _I guess I’m somewhat ill, I’m frozen to the bone, but you say the weather’s warm.

funny bone(n) :the paper used in printer. I used up all the --- I have so I cannot print the remainder of the report now.

have a bone to pick with sb(v) :to discuss or argue about sthg willingly esp. one that causes trouble or bother to sb. _You’d better keep away from Mr. Jones, he has a bone to pick with you.

I have a bone in my leg :<slang>I don’t want to do what you want. _Johnny, could you take me to school? -I have a bone in my leg, sissy, I can’t.

leave one’s bones(v) :to be buried.

make no bones about doing sthg(v) :not to hesitate about doing sthg, esp. by neglecting moral behaviors or etiquette. _He got my money from my wallet and went out for a dinner with a beautiful girl making no bones about doing it.

work one’s fingers to the bone(v) :to work extremely hard.

bonedry(adj) :completely dry.

bonehead(n) :<slang>a foolish person; a fool.

boneshaker(n) :<often humor>an old comfortable, bumpy vehicle, esp. a bicycle.

boner(n) :a foolish mistake. I'm fed up with your ---- ,you little stupid!

bonk(v) :1-<slang>[away]to have sex with. 2-to hit without causing any damage or hurt.

bonk(n) :<slang>an act of having sexual intercourse with sb.

bonkers(adj) :(humor) crazy.

have a bee/bees in one's bonnet(v) :to have an unchanging, fixed idea(s).

bonus(n) :an extra pleasant addition to what is expected. _I like my job, and it's a bonus that the salary is too high.

can't/couldn't say boo to a goose(v) : to be easily scared; to have a lack of courage; to be coward. _He was a very timid person that he ever couldn’t say boo to a goose!

boob(n) :1-silly person or a fool.2-<slang>a foolish mistake.

boob(v) :to make a foolish mistake.

boobs(n) :a woman's breasts.

booby, boob(n) :a mistake.

boo-boo(n) :a mistake.

boodle(v) :<slang>to give or accept bribe.

boodle(n) :<slang>money, esp. stolen or used as a bribe.

book(v) :to enter in police records. _He was ----ed on charge of speeding.

cook the books(v) : cook’dan al.

in sb’s bad/black books(adj) :having a bad relationship with sb; in disfavor with sb.

in sb’s good/bad books(adj) :having a good/bad relationship with sb; in favor/disfavor with sb.

make book(v) :to have bets. _Let's ---- on who'll win the race.

throw the book at(v) :to scold or punish sb severely, esp. because of several crimes, faults, that he/she had done.

bookie, bookmaker(n) :a person who bets or collect bets ,esp. in horse races.

boondocks(n) :a poor country area where few people live; wilderness.

boondoggle(n) :useless work. _I'm fed up with that nasty work, it's really a ----!

boondoggle(v) :to waste time by doing useless or unnecessary works. _When will you stop ---ing, Gas?

boost(v) :(Am)to help; to plug. _She really likes to ---- people whenever necessary.

booster(n) :a person who is very favorable and helpful.

boot(n) .<slang>a newly enlisted soldier in the Navy.

give sb the boot/push(v) :1-to dismiss sb from one’s job. _The boss gave him the boot for his laziness. 2-to finish a relationship with sb esp. unexpectedly and suddenly.

hang up one’s boots(v) :<humor>to stop one’s work for the rest of his/her life e.g. to retire.

boot(v) :1-to dismiss or sack suddenly and unexpectedly. 2-to kick. _She was ---ed when she answered back the boss.

boot camp(n) :a military camp for basic training.

the boot is on the other foot :the state of affairs that have changed oppositely.

lick sb's boots(v) :to try to obtain sb's approval or favor by flattering, or by obeying exactly to sb.

bootlick(v) :to try to obtain sb's approval or favor by flattering, or by obeying exactly to sb.

bootlicker(n) :a person who bootlicks; nestkisser.

put/stick the boot in(v) :1-(Br) to kick sb that is already on the ground. _The defense player was kicked out when he ---! 2-(Br)to increase sb’s distress or trouble esp. when he/she is already defeated. 3-to act or behave excessively determinedly or decisively.

too big for one's boots(adv) :too proud. _He sometimes talks too big for his boots!

boot sb out(v) :to dismiss with force. _The boss ---ed him --- for being always late.

haul/pull oneself up by one's own bootstraps(v) :to improve oneself or one's position by one's own efforts without getting any help.

booze(n) :alcoholic beverage. _Is there any ban on --- at the party?

booze(v) :[up]to drink alcohol excessively. How was the party? -Well, we all ---d up !.

booze-up(n) :(Br)a party with no ban on alcoholic beverage; an alcohol blast; drinking party; spree with alcohol. _All of the school members are invited for the --- on Saturday night.

boozed-up(adj) :extremely drunk. _What do you suppose you're saying? If you don't want to cause a quarrel, shut up, you're fully ---!

boozer(n) :1-a person who drinks alcohol regularly, esp. habitually. 2-a public house; inn; bar.

bop(v) :to hit with a closed hand; fist; punch.

bop(v) :1-to hit sb with the hand or with sthg in the hand. 2-(Br)to dance informally with pop music in disco. _I'm totally exhausted, I've ---ed all day long.

bore the pants off sb(v) :to make sb annoyed esp. by continual, dull talk.

bore(n) :(Br)sthg that a person doesn't want to do. _It's bore having to study before an exam.

be born in the purple(v) :to be born into a wealthy and noble family.

in all my born days(adv) :in all my life. _I couldn't afford a BMW ---!.

bosh(n) :meaningless talk; nonsense; bullshit. _Stop that ---!

cherish a serpent/snake/viper in one’s bosom(v) :to behave well and generously to a person whom he/she behaves badly against in the future

bosomy(adj) :having large breasts. The --- women are his favorite.

boss(n) :a chief; a person who has control over others.

boss(v) :[about/around]to give orders; to act like a boss. _She likes bossing people that’s why I always say she could be a perfect soldier.

boss-eyed(adj) :(Br)<slang> skew-eyed; cross-eyed.

bossy(adj) :having too much desire for giving orders. _A --- editor.

botch(v) :[up] to do sthg in bad manner; to bungle. _She has never ---d up a meal so far!.

botch, botch-up(n) :a badly done or clumsy work. You're given a low grade because of your --- in laboratory.

cannnot be bothered(v) :to be unwilling to do sthg. _I cannot be bothered to go and attend that boring lecture.

bottle out of(v) :(Br)<slang>to avoid or escape from doing sthg because of being afraid.

bottle(n) :1-(Br)boldness; nerve. 2-(Br)bravery; courage; the balls. _His incredible courage showed that he has got a lot of bottles.

be on the bottle(v) :to be drinking alcoholic drink regularly and habitually.

crack/break a bottle(v) :to open a bottle of alcoholic beverage and drink it esp. to celebrate a special occasion. _When he graduated, he cracked a bottle with his friends.

hit the bottle(v) :to drink liquor.

lose one’s bottle(v) :to lose one’s courage to do sthg unpleasant or difficult. _He was going to request a salary rise, but he lost his bottle when he entered the boss’s office.

Bottoms up :<esp. humor>Empty your glasses!; Finish your drinks.

bottom(n) :buttocks; the back side of human body that a person sits on.

bottom drawer-(Br)/hope chest-(Am)(n) :(usu. sing)the materials (such as cloths, sheets, etc.) collected by a girl before marriage.

bet one’s bottom dollar/boots/shirt/ass(n) :to be completely sure or certain. _I bet a bottom dollar that Efes Pilsen will defeat them again.

bounce(n) :1-(Br)rudeness ;bluster ;extreme boldness against sb; impudence. 2-energy; liveliness; zip; vigor; dash; spirit.

give/get the bounce(v) :to dismiss or be dismissed. _You'll be given the --- if you continue being so late.

bounce(v) :1-(of a check)to be returned by bank since there's no money in account. 2-to dismiss sb from one’s job. _His latest tactless talk to the boss finally caused him to be bounced 3-to throw sb out of a place forcefully. _The guard bounced the intoxicated person out of the saloon.

bouncer(n) :a large-muscled, strong man that is employed by a night club or bar in order to throw out the unwelcome customers.

I’ll be bound(adj) :<rarely used>I’m very sure (that); I’m certain (that).

bounder(n) :(Br)<slang><rarely used>a dishonest, worthless, or contemptible person who doesn’t behave according to the principles of social rules, regulations, etiquette, etc.; cad.

bowl along(v) :to move quickly along.

bowl over(v) :to surprise and confuse; baffle. _I was bowled over by the bad news about the holiday.

box(n) :1-(Br)the television. Hey, kids, let's watch the movie on the box! 2-(Am)<slang><taboo>vagina.

Box and cox (adj,adv) :(Br)<rarely used>sharing sthg in alternating one by one in turn.

give/get a box on the ears(v) :to hit/be hit on the ears. _”Why did you give him a box on the ears” ,the teacher scorned the naughty boy.

box sb's ears(v) :to hit sb on the ears.

Boy(interj) :(expressing surprise and excitement.)Boy, What a girl!.

boy(n) :a male person of a particular group. _The people were applauding the office boy who has become the chief.

the big boys(n) :the important, powerful, or influential people, companies, etc.

a nancy boy(n) :<derog>a man who behaves in a womanlike manner esp. a homosexual.

old boy(n) :1-(used to address a close friend)friend; pal. 2-the/sb’s old boy(n) :sb’s father when he’s old.

boys(n) :a man's male friends; a group of men. _---,what are we doing now?.

bozo(n) :<slang>a silly or foolish person.

bra(n) :informal abbreviation for brassiere (=the woman's undergarments for supporting the breasts; beer-saloon.

brace up(v) :stir up or arouse one's strength, courage or determination.

bracer(n) :an alcoholic drink taken as a stimulant.

bracelet(n) :<slang>a handcuff.

brain(n) :a wise and/or intellectual person. _The conference was full of the best ---s in the country.

brain(v) :to hit sb hardly on the head, esp. in order to break his/her skull.

have sthg on the brain(v) :1-to ponder; to think about sthg continually for a long time without stopping. 2-to be very interested in or fond of sthg.

brainchild(n) :a perfect idea or invention regarded as the product of sb's mental effort. _This --- of her has prevented the office's big failure in business.

brains(n) :the ability to think.

blow one’s brains out(v) :to shoot or kill sb from head.

pick sb's brains(v) :to get or obtain information from sb by asking questions. The journalist was ---the woman's --- about the murder.

rock mı rack mi/ beat one's brains out(v) :to consider or think too hardly to find an answer.

brainstorm-(Br)/brainwave-(Am)(n) :a confused state of the mind.

brainwave(n) :1-a confused state of the mind.2-a sudden and unexpectedly clever idea.

brainwash(v) :[into]to cause sb to change his/her opinions ,etc. by forceful persuasion.

brainy(adj) :clever.-a --- young boy.

slam on the brakes(v) :to control and slow down an activity by causing difficulty. _The government have been --- about the new project.

brass(n) :1-extreme boldness; a great belief in one's ability or power; effrontery; haughtiness. 2-money. _I like the way she always has the brass to say what she thinks openly. 2-(Br)<slang>money. _He earns a great deal of brass. 3-<slang>the officers ,esp. of high ranks. _The ceremony was full of high-ranking officer, the brass staff, you know.

brassed off(adj) :(Br)[with]fed up (with); bored (with). _I’m really brassed off with your foolish talks.

brass hat(n) :<slang>the officers ,esp. of high ranks.

brassy(adj) :(of a person's behavior)rude; impudent.

brass tacks(n) :the important facts. _He showed the --- to the jury in the court.

get down to brass tacks/bedrock(v) :to begin to talk about the important facts and subjects which are intentionally avoided and not talked about, up to the present time. _Yes, gentlemen, let's ---about our new project. Mr. Hancock please show us the performance statistics and let us see if we succeeded or not

top-brass(n) :officers, managers, etc. of high ranks.

brazen/brave it out(v) :to act in an unashamed way even though one has said or done sthg shameful, etc. _He buffed a cigarette off me, and brazened it out without any thanks.

bread(n) :money.

bread and butter(n) :way of making one's living, earning money. _She doesn't sing for fun, singing is her ---.

know which side one's bread is buttered(v) :to know from which a person will gain most.

take the bread out of sb's mouth(v) :to make sb disable in earning money, esp. by taking their jobs.

breadbasket(n) :<rarely used><slang>(a person’s) stomach. _I had a great pain in my breadbasket yesterday.

break up(v) :1-to cause to suffer great pain, sorrow, etc.; to distress. 2-(Am)to cause sb to laugh very noisily or heartily.

break(n) :an opportunity (esp. to make things better); chance. _The boss gave him the last break before being discharged.

give sb a break(v) :give sb a chance to make a new start.

make a break for it(v) :to attempt to escape by keeping out; to try to avoid by escaping. _If you don't want to be harmed ,you should ----!.

a bad break(n) :an unfortunate thing; bad luck. _What a bad break you had had a car accident.

break even(v) :to have neither profit nor loss after a business job, any occupation, etc.

break the back of(v) :to complete the main or worst part of. _It took me two days to --- of the report.

break the bank(v) :to deceive and trick sb by the means of taking all his/her money.

break the ice(v) :to get rid of shyness between people who don't know each other, i.e. in the beginning of a party. _They ---- very easily, at the inauguration of the firm.

#break wind(v) :(euph)to fart.

make a clean breast of sthg(v) :to confess and reveal all one’s wrongdoings, crimes, etc. _He had to make a clean breast of everything , when the police inquired him severely and violently.

breathalyse(v) :to test the amount of alcohol taken by a driver with breathalyser.

breathalyser(n) :(Br)an apparatus used by the police to measure the amount of alcohol taken by a driver.

stop sb’s breath(v) :<rarely used>to kill or murder sb. _The gang members stopped Jack’s breath, because he was the secret informer.

breath down sb's neck(v) :to have a close watch on sb and what he/she's doing. _The teacher began to --- after he was accepted the doubted thief in class.

breather(n) :a short period of rest. _I need a --- sir, may I leave?

wear the breeches (v) :(of a woman)to rule or have control over the affairs. _In our home, mummy wear the breeches rather than my dad.

breeze(n) :1-sthg that is easy to do.2-(Br)an angry argument or disturbance.

breeze(v) :1-to move confidently, in a relaxed and careless way. 2-to go ahead quickly and easily. _He was breezing through the books in the library.

shoot the breeze(v) :1-<slang>to talk behind the person he/she is absent; gossip 2-to chat.

brick(n) :an admirable person who has esp. firm character.

bang/bash/beat/hit/knock/run one's head against a brick wall(v) :(usu. used after like)to try to do sthg difficult or impossible; to waste one's time and efforts for sthg troublesome, difficult or impossible to do. _It’s like beating your head against a brick wall for you to study for the university exam; I bet my bottom dollar that you cannot possibly succeed it.

shit bricks/a brick(v) :<slang><impolite> (usu. in progressive tenses) to be excessively anxious, worried, etc. _I was shitting bricks while waiting for the test results.

like a ton of bricks(adj) :in sudden anger or force.(esp. in the phrase come down on sb like a ton of bricks) _The teacher came down on him like a ton of bricks when she was late again for the class.

drop a brick/clanger(v) :(Br) to make a silly behavior that hurts one's feelings.; blunder. _You really dropped a brick the day when you said Brian that you’d seen his girl friend with her friends at the cinema, he supposed to know she was at home and studying.

brick-bat(n) :a sort of insulting behavior that hurts one's feelings.

brickie(n) :a worker whose job is to build walls with bricks.

brig(n) :a military jail; prison.

bright and early(adv) :excessively early in the morning. Tomorrow I have an important examination, so I’ll get up bright and early in the morning.

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed(adj) : 1-very happy and lively. _After I learned that I didn’t flunk biology, I went home bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. 2-successful in one's job ;working well and full of new brilliant ideas.

brights(n) :car headlights that are the brightest ones.

bright fork(n) :(Br)<humor>a happy and joyful person.

brill(adj) :(of a woman)having a strong desire to be a mother.

bring sb/sthg down(v) :<slang>to discourage or disappoint sb.

bring a storm about one's ears(v) :to do or say sthg that causes strong opposition, etc.

bring home the bacon(v) : 1-to earn a living for one's family. 2-to achieve an aim.

bring down the house(v) :(of a play, performance, or who performs .)to receive great admiration or applause from the audience.

bring sb to heel(v) :to make sb obedient.

brinksmanship(n) :the art of trying to gain an advantage by taking a dangerous risk esp. in international politics and esp. before drawing back.

the briny(n) :the sea.

bristols(n) :(Br)<slang><rarely used>a woman’s breasts.

brit(n) :a British person.

broad(n) :1-<slang>a prostitute. 2-(Am)an attractive woman.

broad in the beam(adj) :(of a person) having large and fat hips.

broiler(n) :an extremely hot day. _Tomorrow will be a --- according to weather report.

broke(adj) :having no money ._I'm flat --- guys.

go broke(v) :to lose all one's money. _He went --- in the lottery.

go for broke(v) :<slang>to risk all one's money in an attempt to win sthg. _I suggest you not pass up a chance like that, but think, you may ---!.

brolly(n) :umbrella.

bromide(n) :1-an uninteresting but meaningful statement. _The new teacher seems to have no original ideas; her lecture was full of bromides.2-a person who has such statements; a boring and tiresome person.

bromidic(adj) :ordinary; common; trite.

#brood over sthg(v) :to think about sthg esp. of little importance in a mournful, thoughtful or sad way. _Don’t brood over it Mary, it was just a mistake you married with him, but now that you’re divorced, you can begin your life in your way.

brood(n) :(Am)1-a sexually attractive woman. 2-<derog>a woman who behaves like a prostitute.

broody(adj) :(of a woman)having a strong desire to be a mother.

browbeat(v) :to attack (sb) in words or manners. _His stepmother always browbeats her .

high-brow(n) :a well-educated person who has interest in intellectual matters, philosophy, classical music, literature, etc.

brown eye(n) :(Am)<slang>the buttocks or anus.

Brownie point(n) :(usu. pl.)a sign or mark of approval or favor for sthg good or helpful that one has done. _She’s in bad with her mother, nowadays, but the Brownie point she had by cleaning the kitchen caused them to reconcile again.

browned off(adj) :(Br)[with]fed up (with); annoyed. _I'm really browned off with these stupid ideas of yours.

bruiser(n) :1-bully. 2-a strong, rough person.

brummagem(n) :sthg that seems bright, valuable, and attentive but is worthless, inferior in quality.

brummagem(adj) :showy but of little value.

brunch(n) :a late morning meal combination of both breakfast and the lunch. _I'll prepare a --- for you, dear.

brush-off, brush-offs(n) :a dismissal, disagreement, or a rejection to listen to sb or to be friendly with sb.; a rebuff. (esp. in the phrase give sb the brush-off)

brush(n) :<slang>the hair that grows on one’s pubic area; pubic hair.

brute(n) :sthg very difficult or troublesome to do.

bub(n) :(used when speaking to sb that is familiar to a person. _Hey,--- how is it going?

bubbly(n) :champagne; a bubbling or fizzy wine.

buck(n) :1-responsibility._Why are you always passing the buck to me? 2-one American dollar. _I don't have any ---.

pass the buck(v) :to give duty or responsibility or a duty to sb forcefully. _The older brother always passed --- to the younger one.

buck(v) :1-to resist stubbornly. 2-not to agree to do sthg; to balk(at).

buck for(v) :<slang>(used esp. in military)to struggle hardly for promotion, better position, gain, profit, etc.); to strive for.

Buck up! :(used imperatively)1-Hurry up! 2-Cheer up!

buck up(v) :1-to make or to become more confident, lively or brave. _Whenever I take a glass of liquor, I feel myself bucked up. 2-to cheer sb up.

buck sthg<-->up(v) :to try to make better. _You ought to --- your low grades.

bucked(adj) :happy; pleased.

bucket(n) :great amount. _It was raining in ---s.

bucket down(v) :(of rain)to fall very heavily and steadily; to pour down. _The rain has been bucketing down for two days, I guess a severe catastrophe is likely.

come down in buckets/sheets(v) :to rain very much and heavily.

cry buckets(v) :to cry very much.

kick the bucket(v) :<humor>to die. _If you don't give me some loan, I'll make you ---!

bucket shop(n) :(Br)a business that obtains tickets for air travel and sell them publicly at a low price.

buckle down(v) :[at]to start to study or work seriously. _You have to ---- at your exams if you don't want to flunk.

buckshee(adj,adv) :(Br)<slang>without any payment; free of charge.

bud(n) :(used to address a close friend) pal.

buddy(n) :(esp. of a man)friend, pal. _I and John are good ---.

budgie(n) :infml for budgerigar(=a small bright-colored cage bird which is kept in the houses in England.)

buff(n) :a person who is very interested in and has special knowledge about the stated subject; hobbyist; fan. _He's a film ---,he has watched most of the films in the hit list.

in the buff(adj) :<slang>having no clothes on; naked.

buffalo(v) :<slang>to fool; to confuse.

buffer(n) :(Br) an admirable old person.(esp. used in the phrase old buffer.)

bug(n) :1-a germ that causes a disease; virus infection. 2-a defect in a machine. _There's a bug in TV, it's not clear. 3-fan; buff; not lasting interest in sthg. _She likes traveling ,she's bitten by the travel bug. 4-<slang>a hidden microphone; an apparatus for listening to other people's conversations secretly. 5-<slang>crazy,mad person. 6-<slang>a small car, esp. a Wolkswagen.

a bug in one's ear(n) :1-obsession. 2-rumor; tale; an information that is not known if true or not.

get the bug(v) :<slang>to have an extreme in fondness in sthg.

have a bug on(v) :<slang>to be very angry; to be up in arms. _I caution you that I --- you.!

bugs(adj) :<slang>crazy; mad; lunatic.

bug(v) :1-to place a hidden microphone (bug) in order to listen secretly to other people. _Be careful of what you’re saying ,the room is ---ed by the police. 2-to annoy (sb) _Hey, stop ---ing me! 3-to cause (sb) to make mistakes.

What’s bugging you? :What’s annoying or bothering you?

bug out(v) :<slang>to escape. They all ---as the police came.

bug up(v):to be excited. _I had really --- before the inquiry.

bugaboo(n) :an imaginary cause of fear. _When I was a child, I had had many of childish bugaboos whenever I was left alone at home.

bughouse(n) :(Am)<slang>a hospital for insane people.

bugger(n) :1-(Br)(derog)(used in expressions of favorable or good feelings.)person; fellow. _Poor ---! 2-sthg that causes trouble and difficulty. 3-(Br)<slang><taboo>an unpleasant or offensive person.

play silly buggers(v) :<slang>(used in negative commands or progressive tenses)(used to scold sb.)to behave in a childlike or foolish manner. _She was turning the radio on and off continually ,then at this time “Can’t you stop playing silly buggers, Susan” exclaimed her brother with a loud voice./Don’t play silly buggers Tom, it’s not the time to behave foolishly now.

Bugger it!(interj) :(Br)<derog>(used for adding force to expressions of dislike or sthg unpleasant)_Oh,---!,I've missed the train again.

bugger about(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>1-[with]to act in a silly or stupid manner. 2-to cause trouble, difficulty, or mischief (to sb).

bugger off!(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>(used imperatively)Go away!

bugger sthg<-->up(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>to bungle or spoil sthg.

bugger all!(n) :(Br)<impolite>nothing; nothing at all. _I don’t want to work here, I’m up to my ears, all the time where John does bugger all, there at the other office! (also damn all!)

buggered(adj) :<slang><taboo>1-very exhausted; weary. 2-very surprised, astonished or shocked.

buggy(adj) :mad; crazy.

bull(n) :1-policeman or detective. 2-meaningless talk; bullshit; nonsense.

(like)a bull in a china shop(n) :a careless, clumsy and rough person esp. at a position or place where no mistake is wanted; butter-fingers.

shoot/throw the bull(v) :<slang>1-to talk meaninglessly and foolishly. 2-to talk.

take the bull by the horns(v) :to face a danger or a difficulty bravely.

bull's eye(n) :exactly the center of a target that one tries to hit when shooting.

bulldoze(v) :to frighten sb by threatening; to make sb fearful ;to bully. _The dictator bulldozed his way through power by defeating all who had opposed him.

bulldozer(n) :a person who frightens sb.

give sb/get the bullet(v) :to dismiss/be dismissed (esp. from one’s job).

bull-session(n) :an informal discussion among familiar people in a group.

bullshit(v) :<slang><slang><taboo>to talk nonsense, esp. with the aim of deception, trickery, or flattery. _Don’t bullshit to me! Tell me exactly why you came so late?

bullshit(n,interj) :<taboo>meaningless or foolish talk; nonsense.

bully(adj,interj) :excellent. _Bully!, you did well.

bullyboy(n) :a rude and rough man who acts unpleasantly or in a threatening way.

bully(v) :to make sb afraid.

bully for you!(interj) :1-(used to praise sb)_The audiences shouted'----' at the speaker. 2-a sarcastic phrase that praises a person's behavior in an amusing way.

bum around/about<slang>1-to waste one’s time idly and lazily. 2-to spend one’s time traveling esp. for fun.

bum (v) :<slang>1-to waste time by doing idle things; to loaf. 2-[off] to obtain by begging; to scrounge. _He always bums a cigarette off John, and John never refuses him. 3-to live by getting money from sb. 4-to drink too much (alcohol).

bum(n) :<slang>1-(Am)a worthless person that spends his time wastefully by loafing; vagrant; tramp; loafer; hobo. 2-(Br)<impolite>the back part of the body that a person sits on; buttocks.

give sb the bum’s rush(v) :to throw sb out forcefully.

on the bum(adj,adv) :(Am)<slang><derog> 1-living the life of a bum; having no regular job and wandering about. _After he lost his job, he went on the bum. 2-out of use; out of order.

bum(adj) :<slang>1-useless; bad; worthless. _He’s really a dishonest guy, I saw him giving some piece of bum advice about cheating. 2-of low quality.

bumble(v) :[on/about]to talk in an unclear way so that the words are difficult to understand.

bumf, also bumph(n) :<slang>short for bumfodder; undesirable, useless and esp. much amount of paper esp. toilet paper.

bump into(v) :to meet sb by chance.

bump sb off(v) :<slang>to kill sb.

bump sthg<-->up(v) :to increase; to go up. _You need 100 to bump your grade up to 60.

bumpkin(n) :<derog>an awkward , dull, stupid and rough person esp. one who has grown up in the country rather than a city.

have a bun in the oven(v) :to be pregnant.

bunch(n) :a group of people. _A --- of the students were watching movie.

a bunch of fives(n) :(Br)an act of hitting sb with the closed hand; to fist; to punch. _I’ll just give you a bundle of fives if you don’t stop talking foolishly about my girl friend.

the best of the bunch(n) :the best or the pick of a group of people; lot.

bunco(n) :(Am)a cheat or swindle, esp. at a card game.

bunco(v) :(Am)to cheat, trick or swindle.

bundle(n) :a great amount of money.

a bundle of(adv) : in the state of. _I lost the bet, I'm ---nerves.

go a bundle on(v) :<slang>to enjoy or be very fond of sthg. _She really goes a bundle on tennis.

bundle(v) :to send or remove quickly and unceremoniously.

bung(v) :to put, push, give or throw esp. unkindly or roughly. _I saw the naughty child pick up a stone and bung it to the dog./ _John, I'm short on money, will you bung me a cigarette.

bung sthg<--> up(v) :(usu. passive)to stop up; to block. _I can't breathe, my nose is bunged up.

bunk(n) :1-a bed usually fastened to a wall and usually placed one above the other. 2-<slang>nonsense talk; bullshit; bunkum. _Oh, shut up, you bored me with all that bunk.

do a bunk(v) :(Br)<slang>to run away; to flee.

bunk(v) :to sleep on a bunk.

bunk off(v) :(Br)<slang>1-to run away; to flee. 2-to stay out of school without permission; to play hooky; to play truant. _Tom, today I called school, but you were absent. Did you bunk if off or am I wrong?

bunk-up(n) :a push-up from below to help sb climbing.

bunkum(n) :nonsense talk.

bunko, bunco(n) :trickery; swindle.

bunko,bunco(v) :to cheat by getting money illegally.

bunny(n) :rabbit.

burg(n) :small town or city.

burger(n) :hamburger.

burgle(v) :to enter a home illegally in order to steal; to burglarize.

burk, berk(n) :(Br)a stupid person; a fool.

burn(v) :1-to make angry; irritate. 2-(of ears) to ring superstitiously. _My ears are burning, I wonder who the person gossiping about me is.

burn sb<-->up(v) :to fill sb’s mind thoroughly; to obsess; to overwhelm. _After I saw Mary with Peter, I was awfully burnt up with jealousy.

burn one's boots/bridges(v) :to destroy all the ways so that a person must go forward.

burn one's fingers(v) :to suffer the bad result of a foolish remark or behavior. _I’m not going to bet on The Wind at today’s race, last time I remember I have burnt my fingers since she came the last.

get one's fingers burnt(v) :to suffer the bad result of a foolish remark.

burn the candle at both ends(v) :to use up all one's strength ;to study until late hours.; to have little rest.

burn the midnight oil(v) :to study until late hours.

burp(n) :belch.

burp(v) :1-to bring up stomach gas through the mouth. 2-to help (a baby) to get rid of stomach gas from the mouth, esp. by rubbing the back. _A baby needs to --- after meal.

bury the hatchet(v) :to make agreement after a quarrel; to become friends after a fight. _Hey kids, stop the fight and bury the hatchet.

go for a burton(v) :to be spoiled, destroyed, ended, etc. _My plans for the summer holiday went for a burton; I couldn’t collect the money amount I expected.

miss the bus(v) :to pass up or miss a chance, opportunity, esp. one that sb will not be able to have again. _I hesitated too long about buying a car with the money I saved; but now I guess I missed the bus, because I spent almost great amount of it, and I can never save this amount again.

bush(n) :<slang>(of a woman)the hair that grows on one’s pubic area; pubic hair.

beat about/around the bush(v) :to avoid telling the facts. _Tell me the truth, don't beat around the bush!

bushed(adj) :(Am)extremely tired.

bush(v) :(Am)to exhaust or tire very much. _The final exams really bushed me, I need a rest.

hide one’s light under a bushel(v) :to be hiding or secretive about one’s good qualities, skills, etc. _The best and the most characteristic of him that I like is his modesty; he always hides his light under a bushel.

the business end of (a pin, chisel, etc.)(n) :the sharp end that is to be used; the dangerous part of.

get down to business(v) :to set (oneself) out working seriously.

like nobody’s/no one’s business(adv) :<apprec>very quickly or successfully. _He plays tennis like nobody’s business.

Mind your own business :Don't stick your nose into things that don't concern you.

mean business(v) :to be serious .

none of your business :sthg that doesn't concern one.

busk(v) :(Br)to play music in the street in order to earn money.

BUST(n)

bust(n) :<slang>1-a total failure esp. at an exam. _What’s your grade Mark, Don’t mention it daddy, it’s completely a bust! 2-an arrest, capture or a police attack. 3-a severe blow.

go on a bust(v) :to enjoy completely by drinking alcoholic beverage, singing and reveling.

go bust(v) :(of a company)to go bankrupt and stop operating.

BUST(v)

bust(v) :1-to break. 2-to demote; to lower a military person in rank. 3-<slang>to arrest; to take to a police station. 4-to raid; to get in without warning in order to find out sthg illegal. 5-<slang>to fail at an exam.

Phrasal Verbs

bust out(v) :<slang>to escape from prison.

bust up(v) :(esp. of a relationship, marriage, etc.)to end. _They busted up unexpectedly, nobody knew why they did such sudden act.

bust sthg<-->up(v) :(Am)to spoil or ruin sthg. _I understood that I have made a big mistake by assigning John for the organization of the Ceremony. He busted it up!

Idioms

bust a gut(v) :to use up all one's efforts. _After I had rested for a month because of my illness, I busted a gut in order to keep up with the other students in the class; but I couldn’t catch up on.

bust one's conk(v) :to work hard.

buster(n) :(Am)<slang><derog>(used to address a man) pal; guy; friend.

bust(adj) :broken (esp. a watch.)

busty(adj) :having large breasts.

bust-up(n) :1-a quarrel or noisy fight. _There was a --- outside the school. 2-(Am)break-up, coming to an end. _They decided a --- for their marriage.

-buster(n) :a person who avoids or breaks up the stated thing. _ghost-buster, crime-buster(=who catches criminals)

busthead(n) :<slang>1-cheap and ordinary liquor. 2-a drunk person.

(as) busy as a bee(adj) :excessively busy. _I was as busy as a bee when you came and asked for help David, I’m very sorry I couldn’t.

but(adv) :(Am)<slang>(used to emphasize a statement, opinion, etc.) Martin, I want you to turn off that radio but now!

(there are)no buts about it! :(There is)no doubt about it.

butch(adj) :1-(of a woman)showing or having tendency towards the men and their behavior. 2-(of a man)a strong masculine(=a person that has the qualities of a man)

butcher(v) :to ruin or spoil because of lack of skill or carelessness.

butt(n) :<slang>1-buttocks. _Hey kids, get off your butts and get cracking, you’re all late! 2-a cigarette. 3-a person whom others make fun of. _He is always the butt in the classroom, everybody teases him with their jokes.

butt in(v) :[on/to]<slang>to interrupt; to cut in on. _Please Tommy, for one time just don‘t butt in while I am talking to my girlfriend.

butter wouldn't melt in his/her mouth :He/ She claims or appears to be kind and harmless but is not really so.

butterfingers(n) :a person who drops things easily; a clumsy person.

butter (sb) up(v) :to flatter sb esp. in order to gain sthg; to cajole. _She always butters him up by saying he is actually a great boss.

tummy (v) :to feel very anxious and nervous when starting to do sthg. _I always get butterflies in my stomach before going to my dentist.

button(n) :a boy wearing uniform, employed as a servant in a hotel; page boy.

(as) bright as a button(adj) :very clever.

button up(v) :<slang><slang>to shut up. _Hey, hey ,just button up now and listen to what I’m saying!

button sthg<-->up(v) :to finish sthg successfully.

button up(adj) :safe.

buttoned up(adj) :1-successfully finished or succeeded. 2-(of a person)silent, calm, etc.

buttonhole(v) :to stop, or seize and force sb to listen. _The teacher buttonholed me outside the class and asked if I cribbed the words off John in the exam.

buy(n) :bargain; sthg at a low price.

buy(v) :to accept, believe. _Oh, boy, do you think I'll buy that excuse.

buy/sell for a/an old song(v) :to buy/sell for a very low or cheap price. _I’ve just sold it for an old song and you still tell me about a sale, Tom.

buy time(v) :to postpone or delay an action. _She tried to buy time by talking.

buzz(n) :telephone call.

buzz(v) :1-to telephone. 2-to fly low and fast over. _It is forbidden to buzz over the base.

Buzz off! :(Br)(used when giving orders)Go away!

by the way(adv) :(used when introducing a subject or sthg that hasn't been talked earlier.)_---,What happened after the accident yesterday?

by(prep) :at or to (a person's home). _Come by for a drink after shifting the duty.

By for now! :Good bye until see or meet you next time.

by and by(adv) :soon; a bit later.

Bye bye now :Goodbye.

let/be bygones(v) :to forget the unpleasant things in the past.