Idioms starting with B

Idioms starting with B Idioms starting with B

Idiom	Meaning
Barking up the wrong tree	Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Back to the drawing board	To start over because the previous attempt failed.
Ball is in your court	It’s your turn to make a decision or take action.
Blow off steam	To release pent-up emotions or energy by engaging in vigorous activity or venting.
Burn the candle at both ends	To overwork oneself or live a hectic lifestyle, often leading to exhaustion.
Bite the bullet	To endure a difficult situation or face a painful experience with courage.
Bite off more than you can chew	To take on more responsibility or tasks than one can handle.
Break the mold	To do something in a new or innovative way, breaking from tradition.

Idiom	Meaning
Behind closed doors	In private; away from public view.
Blue moon	An infrequent event or occurrence; something that happens very rarely.
By the book	According to established rules or standards.
Be all ears	To be fully attentive and eager to listen.
Beat the odds	To achieve success despite difficult circumstances or unfavorable odds.
Breathe down someone’s neck	To monitor or supervise someone closely, often in a way that feels oppressive.
Burn a hole in one’s pocket	To spend money quickly or wastefully.
Bring home the bacon	To earn a living or provide financial support for one’s family.
Break the bank	To spend or lose all of one’s money, especially in a reckless manner.

Idiom	Meaning
Behind the eight ball	In a difficult or disadvantageous position.
Bide one’s time	To wait patiently for the right moment or opportunity.
Bury the hatchet	To make peace or reconcile with someone after a disagreement or conflict.
Break the news	To inform someone about something important, often bad or unpleasant.
Beat a dead horse	To continue discussing or pursuing a topic that has already been resolved.
Better late than never	It is preferable for something to happen late than to not happen at all.

Idiom	Meaning
Blue in the face	Exhausted from excessive effort, especially from arguing or persuading.
Big fish in a small pond	Someone who is important or influential in a small or limited environment.
Blood is thicker than water	Family bonds are stronger than other relationships.
Burn bridges	To damage or destroy relationships, usually irreparably.
By the skin of one’s teeth	Narrowly or barely; just barely managing to accomplish something.
Bear with me	Asking someone to be patient or understanding.

Idiom	Meaning
Burn the midnight oil	To work late into the night.
Beat around the bush	Avoiding direct or clear communication.
Back to square one	Returning to the beginning or starting point due to failure or setback.
Break a sweat	To exert oneself physically, especially through exercise or hard work.
Bring down the house	To impress or entertain an audience.
Butter someone up	To flatter or praise someone excessively to gain favor.
Backseat driver	Someone who gives unwanted or unnecessary advice while others are driving.

Idiom	Meaning
Black sheep	An odd or disreputable member of a group or family.
Burn one’s bridges	To sever ties or connections, usually in an irreversible way.
Break the ice	To initiate a conversation or activity to overcome initial tension or awkwardness.
Busy as a bee	Very busy or industrious.
Break a leg	A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
Butterflies in one’s stomach	Feeling nervous or anxious, especially before a significant event.
Bent out of shape	Upset or irritated about something.