B
Idioms beginning with "B"
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Contents of B:
[bull]
See:
[HIT THE BULLS-EYE],
[SHOOT THE BREEZE] or [SHOOT THE BULL],
[TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS].
[bullet lane] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}
The passing lane.
Move over into the bullet lane, this eighteen wheeler is moving too slow.
[bull in a china shop] {n. phr.}
A rough or clumsy person who says or does something to anger others or upset plans; a tactless person.
* /We were talking politely and carefully with the teacher about a class party, but John came in like a bull in a […]
[bull session] {n.}, {slang}
A long informal talk about something by a group of persons.
After the game the boys in the dormitory had a bull session until the lights went out.
[bullshit] {n.}, {vulgar, but gaining in acceptance by some}
Exaggerated or insincere talk meant to impress others.
"Joe, this is a lot of bullshit!"
[bullshit] {v.}, {vulgar to informal}, {gaining in social acceptance by some}
To exaggerate or talk insincerely in an effort to make yourself seem impressive.
"Stop bullshitting me, Joe, I can't believe a word of what you're saying."
[bullshit artist] {n.}, {slang}, {vulgar, but gaining in social acceptance}
A person who habitually makes exaggerated or insincerely flattering speeches designed to impress others.
* /Joe is a regular bullshit artist, small wonder he keeps gettine […]
[bum around] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To aimlessly wander in no definite direction, like a vagabond.
Jim had been bumming around in the desert for three days and nights before he was able to remember how he got there in the first place.
[bump into] {v.}, {informal}
To meet without expecting to; happen to meet; come upon by accident.
Mary was walking down the street, when she suddenly bumped into Joan.
Ed was surprised to bump into John at the football game.
Syn.: [RUN INTO].