Idioms beginning with B
758 idioms, from “babe in arms” to “by virtue of”.
All idioms beginning with B
- babe in arms
- babe in the woods
- babe magnet
- babies in the eyes
- baby elephant in the room
- baby up
- babysitter test
- back at you
- back down
- back fortyPlaces & travel
- back gammon playerSport, games & leisure
- back inPlaces & travel
- back in the day
- back in the game
- back into
- back of one's hand
- back off
- back officeMoney & work
- back to square one
- back to the drawing board
- back to the wallTrouble & conflict
- back up
- back up the truckPlaces & travel
- back-burnerEffort & character
- back-cloth star
- backhanded complimentTalk & communication
- back-of-the-envelope
- back-patty
- backpedal
- back-pocketPlaces & travel
- back-to-back-to-back
- backwaterPlaces & travel
- bacon-facedBody, health & looks
- bacon-fedFood & drink
- bad actor
- bad apple
- bad bloodTrouble & conflict
- bad company
- bad egg
- bad hair dayBody, health & looks
- bad iron
- bad jokeTalk & communication
- bad news
- bad old days
- bad penny
- bad taste in one's mouth
- bad trot
- bad word
- badge bunny
- badge of honor
- bag of bones
- bag of tricks
- bail out
- bake upFood & drink
- baker's dozen
- baker's half dozen
- balance out
- balance the booksMoney & work
- balancing act
- bale up
- ball hogSport, games & leisure
- the ball is in someone's courtSport, games & leisure
- ball of fire
- ball-breaker
- balloon goes up
- balloon knot
- ballpark estimate
- ballpark figure
- balls of steel
- balls to the wallPlaces & travel
- balls-outPlaces & travel
- balum rancum
- banana nose
- banana republic
- Banbury story of a cock and a bull
- band together
- bandwagon fanSport, games & leisure
- bane of someone's existenceEmotions & feelings
- bane of someone's life
- bang away
- bang down the doorEffort & character
- bang for the buckMoney & work
- bang one's head against a brick wallEmotions & feelings
- bang out
- bang straw
- bang to rightsLaw, power & politics
- bang up
- bank nightSport, games & leisure
- banker's dozen
- bankers' hoursMoney & work
- bankrupt cartMoney & work
- banyan dayAnimals & nature
- bar none
- bar sinister
- bar star
- barber's sign
- bare one's soul
- bare one's teeth
- bare polesPlaces & travel
- bargain basement
- barge in
- barhopSport, games & leisure
- bark up the wrong tree
- barn find
- barnburner
- barrel of laughsTalk & communication
- barrel of monkeys
- base over apexPlaces & travel
- basement battlerSport, games & leisure
- bash into shape
- bash the bishop
- basket house
- bass-ackwards
- bastardly gullion
- bat a thousandSport, games & leisure
- bat an eyelidEmotions & feelings
- bat five hundredSport, games & leisure
- bat for the other team
- bat one's eyes
- bat the breeze
- Bat-Signal
- batten down the hatchesEffort & character
- bawl one's eyes outEmotions & feelings
- bawl out
- be a hundred years too early
- be a manPeople & relationships
- be around
- be at the plague
- be down with
- be in and out
- be in for
- be in luck
- be it as it may
- be left holding the babyEffort & character
- be like
- be mother
- be my guest
- be on to
- be one's own worst enemy
- be oneself
- be someone's to lose
- be still my heart
- be supposed to
- be taken illBody, health & looks
- be that as it may
- be there
- be up to
- be-all and end-all
- bean counterMoney & work
- bear a hand
- bear away the bell
- bear fruit
- bear in mind
- bear oneselfPeople & relationships
- bear the brunt
- bear up
- bear with
- beard the lion in his den
- beast with two backs
- beat a dead horse
- beat around the bush
- beat as one
- beat Banaghan
- beat feet
- beat it
- beat off
- beat off with a stick
- beat one's brain
- beat one's swords into ploughshares
- beat one's swords into plowshares
- beat someone's brains outTrouble & conflict
- beat the bishop
- beat the clockTime & pace
- beat the cock
- beat the daylights out ofTrouble & conflict
- beat the dustBody, health & looks
- beat the meatFood & drink
- beat the pants off
- beat the poop out ofTrouble & conflict
- beat the shit out ofTrouble & conflict
- beat the stuffing out ofTrouble & conflict
- beat with the ugly stickBody, health & looks
- beats meTruth, lies & confusion
- beats one's swords into plowshares
- beautiful peopleBody, health & looks
- beauty queen
- beauty sleep
- beaver away
- become of
- become one flesh
- bed blockerBody, health & looks
- bed inTalk & communication
- bed of roses
- beddy-byeBody, health & looks
- bee in one's bonnet
- beef to the hoofFood & drink
- been there, done that
- been there, done that, bought the T-shirt
- been there, done that, got the T-shirt
- been to the rodeo
- beer and skittlesSport, games & leisure
- beer goggles
- beer muscles
- the bee's knees
- before it was cool
- before someone's time
- before you can say knife
- beg off
- beg to differ
- beggars can't be choosers
- behind bars
- behind closed doors
- behind its time
- behind someone's backPeople & relationships
- behind the bit
- behind the counter
- behind the eight-ballSport, games & leisure
- behind the scenes
- behind the times
- behind the wheelPlaces & travel
- behind time
- belemnite battlefield
- believe it or not
- believe one's ears
- believe one's eyes
- believe you me
- bell out
- bell the catEffort & character
- bells and whistles
- bellwether stateLaw, power & politics
- belly upTrouble & conflict
- belly up to the barFood & drink
- below par
- below the belt
- below the salt
- bench jockeySport, games & leisure
- bend one's elbow
- bend over backwardsEffort & character
- bend someone's ear
- bend someone's will
- bend the brain
- bend the knee
- bend the truthTruth, lies & confusion
- bend to one's will
- bend to someone's will
- beneath the surface
- benevolent overlordMoney & work
- bent on
- bent on a splicePlaces & travel
- beside oneselfEmotions & feelings
- beside the point
- best betSport, games & leisure
- best laid plans
- best of both worlds
- best of the bunch
- best pleased
- best regards
- best thing since sliced bread
- best thing since sliced panFood & drink
- best-kept secret
- bet one's boots
- bet one's bottom dollar
- bet the farm
- bet the ranchSport, games & leisure
- better angels
- better for it
- better nature
- better place
- better than sex
- between a rock and a hard place
- between Scylla and Charybdis
- between the devil and the deep blue sea
- between the hammer and the anvil
- between the jigs and the reelsSport, games & leisure
- between the pipesSport, games & leisure
- between you, me, and the bedpost
- betwixt and between
- beyond one's pay gradeTrouble & conflict
- beyond one's yearsTime & pace
- beyond the black stump
- beyond the pale
- bide one's time
- big boy
- big boys
- big breakMoney & work
- big bucksMoney & work
- big cheeseFood & drink
- big deal
- big end of townMoney & work
- big fat
- big fishAnimals & nature
- big fish in a small pond
- big girl
- big gun
- big head
- big kahuna
- big mouth
- big name
- big ol'
- big old
- big ole
- big picture
- big screenSport, games & leisure
- big shop
- big shot
- big sleepBody, health & looks
- big spenderMoney & work
- big talk
- big tamaleFood & drink
- big tent
- big wheel
- bigger fish to fry
- bill of goods
- bio queenPeople & relationships
- bird in the bosomPeople & relationships
- bird of one's own brain
- birds and bees
- birds of a featherAnimals & nature
- birds of a feather flock together
- bird's-eye view
- birth tourism
- birthday suitBody, health & looks
- bit by a barn mouseAnimals & nature
- bitch and a half
- bitch goddess
- bite meTalk & communication
- bite my ass
- bite my shiny metal ass
- bite of the cherry
- bite of the reality sandwich
- bite off
- bite off more than one can chew
- bite one's lip
- bite one's nails
- bite one's tongue
- bite someone's head offEmotions & feelings
- bite the big one
- bite the biscuitFood & drink
- bite the bullet
- bite the curbTrouble & conflict
- bite the dust
- bite the hand that feeds one
- bite to eatFood & drink
- bitter end
- black and white
- black gold
- black mark
- black over Bill's mother's
- black rider
- black sheepPeople & relationships
- blame Canada
- blame gameTrouble & conflict
- blank out
- blanket termTalk & communication
- blare out
- blast from the pastLaw, power & politics
- blast off
- blast out
- blaze a trailEffort & character
- blaze away
- bleed red inkMoney & work
- bleeding edge
- bless you
- blessed event
- blimp out
- blind date
- blind leading the blind
- blind with scienceTruth, lies & confusion
- blink-and-you-miss-itTime & pace
- block out
- blocking and tacklingSport, games & leisure
- blood and gutsTrouble & conflict
- blood in the water
- blood is thicker than waterPeople & relationships
- blood moon
- blood, sweat and tearsEffort & character
- bloom is off the rose
- blossom out
- blot on the escutcheonTalk & communication
- blot one's copy book
- blow
- blow a hole throughTrouble & conflict
- blow a kiss
- blow away
- blow chunks
- blow hot and coldPeople & relationships
- blow me
- blow me down
- blow off
- blow off steamEmotions & feelings
- blow one's chanceMoney & work
- blow one's load
- blow one's own trumpet
- blow one's wad
- blow out of proportion
- blow out of proportions
- blow out of the water
- blow over
- blow smokeTruth, lies & confusion
- blow someone's brains outTrouble & conflict
- blow someone's cover
- blow someone's mind
- blow the cobwebs away
- blow the doors off
- blow the lid off
- blow the whistleEffort & character
- blow this pop stand
- blow this popsicle stand
- blow to kingdom come
- blow up in one's face
- blue chamber
- blue devilsEmotions & feelings
- blue moonTime & pace
- blue noteSport, games & leisure
- blue stateLaw, power & politics
- blue wall of silenceLaw, power & politics
- blue-ball
- blue-eyed
- blue-eyed boy
- blue-sky thinking
- blur the line
- blurt out
- Bob's your uncle
- body blow
- body EnglishSport, games & leisure
- bog offTalk & communication
- bogged down
- boil over
- boil upFood & drink
- boiling frog
- boiling hot
- boiling madEmotions & feelings
- boiling point
- boldly go where no man has gone before
- bolt bucketFood & drink
- bolt to the branFood & drink
- bomb out
- bone dry
- bone hard
- bone in her teeth
- bone in the throat
- bone of contentionTrouble & conflict
- bone-crunching
- bone-deep
- bone-idle
- bone-shaking
- booby prize
- boogie on down
- book dumping
- book in
- boot camp
- booze canFood & drink
- bop the bishop
- bored out of one's mindEmotions & feelings
- borganism
- born and bred
- born in a barn
- born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
- borrow trouble
- borrowed timeTrouble & conflict
- bottle away
- bottle up
- bottom bitch
- bottom fall outTrouble & conflict
- bottom fishing
- bottom lineMoney & work
- bottom of the line
- bottom of the ninth
- bottom out
- bottom the houseSport, games & leisure
- bounce backEffort & character
- bounce off
- bounce off the walls
- bow and scrape
- bow down
- bow down before the porcelain god
- bow out
- bowl a googlySport, games & leisure
- bowl of cherriesEmotions & feelings
- bowl overEmotions & feelings
- bow-legged wi' brass
- box clever
- box oneself into a corner
- box seatSport, games & leisure
- box someone's ears
- box the compass
- the box they're going to bury it inTalk & communication
- boy howdy
- boy in the boat
- boy toyPeople & relationships
- boys and girlsPeople & relationships
- boys and their toys
- brace of shakesReligion & belief
- bragging rights
- brain bucket
- brain candySport, games & leisure
- brain surgeryBody, health & looks
- branch off
- branch out
- brass ceiling
- brass farthing
- brass monkeyAnimals & nature
- brass monkeysAnimals & nature
- brass neck
- brassed offEmotions & feelings
- brass-necked
- brave out
- brazen out
- bread and butterFood & drink
- bread and circusesSport, games & leisure
- bread of lifeReligion & belief
- break a leg
- break a sweatEffort & character
- break cover
- break down
- break evenMoney & work
- break gates
- break ground
- break in
- break into
- break into a run
- break it to
- break one's back
- break one's duckSport, games & leisure
- break one's lance
- break one's neckEffort & character
- break out
- break ranksTrouble & conflict
- break someone's backTrouble & conflict
- break someone's heartEmotions & feelings
- break the back of
- break the bankMoney & work
- break the buckMoney & work
- break the cyclePeople & relationships
- break the deadlock
- break the fourth wall
- break the ice
- break the Internet
- break the SabbathReligion & belief
- break the seal
- break the story
- break upPeople & relationships
- break wind
- breath of fresh air
- breathe a sigh of reliefEmotions & feelings
- breathe a wordTalk & communication
- breathe down someone's neck
- breathe easy
- bred-in-the-bone
- breed in the bone
- brick in
- brick in one's hat
- bridge the gap
- a bridge too far
- bridge-builder
- bright and earlyTime & pace
- bright lightsSport, games & leisure
- bright lineLaw, power & politics
- bright young thing
- bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
- bright-line ruleLaw, power & politics
- bring a knife to a gunfightTrouble & conflict
- bring a lump to someone's throatEmotions & feelings
- bring about
- bring down the hammerEffort & character
- bring down the houseSport, games & leisure
- bring forward
- bring home
- bring home the baconFood & drink
- bring it weak
- bring on
- bring one's arse to an anchor
- bring one's own hide to market
- bring out in a rashBody, health & looks
- bring owls to Athens
- bring round
- bring to bear
- bring to heelMoney & work
- bring to justiceLaw, power & politics
- bring to light
- bring to noughtEmotions & feelings
- bring to one's knees
- bring to the hammer
- bring to the table
- bring together
- bring up the rear
- broad in the beamBody, health & looks
- broad shoulders
- broad strokes
- broad-beamedBody, health & looks
- broaden someone's horizonsPlaces & travel
- broken record
- broken vessel
- Bronx cheer
- brown bagFood & drink
- brown breadFood & drink
- brown noser
- brown power
- brown study
- brown thumb
- browned off
- brownie point
- brush aside
- brush by
- brush down
- brush offTalk & communication
- brush up
- bubble overEmotions & feelings
- buck feverEmotions & feelings
- buck for
- the buck stops hereMoney & work
- buck the trend
- buck up
- bucket downAnimals & nature
- bucket list
- bucket of bolts
- bucket of rust
- buckle down
- buckle up
- Buckley's and none
- Buckley's chance
- buff out
- buff the muffin
- buff up
- bug offTalk & communication
- bug stormAnimals & nature
- bugger off
- Buggins's turn
- build a better mousetrap
- build a caseLaw, power & politics
- build bridges
- build castles in the air
- build character
- build on sand
- build up
- built different
- built like a brick outhouse
- built like a brick shipyard
- built like a brick shithouse
- bulk billing
- bull sessionTalk & communication
- bulletproof
- bum rapLaw, power & politics
- bum rush
- bum steerTruth, lies & confusion
- Bumfuck, EgyptPlaces & travel
- bump and grind
- bump in the road
- bump into
- bump offTrouble & conflict
- bump up
- bum's rush
- bun fight
- bundle of energy
- bundle of joy
- bundle of laughsTalk & communication
- bundle of nervesEmotions & feelings
- bundle off
- bunker
- bunny hop
- bunny hugBody, health & looks
- buoy up
- buried treasure
- burn a hole in someone's pocketMoney & work
- burn breadFood & drink
- burn one's bridges
- burn one's fingersTrouble & conflict
- burn out
- burn rubber
- burn someone's ears
- burn that bridge when one comes to itTrouble & conflict
- burn the candle at both ends
- burn the midnight oilMoney & work
- burning questionTalk & communication
- burr in one's saddle
- burst in
- burst into tearsEmotions & feelings
- burst out laughing
- burst someone's bubble
- bury one's head in the sand
- bury the lead
- bury the lede
- bush leagueSport, games & leisure
- bush telegraphTalk & communication
- business as usualMoney & work
- business end
- business girl
- busman's holiday
- bust a capTrouble & conflict
- bust a move
- bust a nut
- bust ass
- bust chops
- bust on
- bust one's balls
- bust one's chops
- bust the dust
- busted flushSport, games & leisure
- busy as a beeAnimals & nature
- busy as a nailer
- busy work
- but good
- but seriously folksTalk & communication
- but thenTime & pace
- butcher's billTrouble & conflict
- butt headsTrouble & conflict
- butt in
- butt up
- butter faceTalk & communication
- butter one's bread on both sidesFood & drink
- butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth
- butterfingers
- butterfly upon a wheel
- button nose
- button one's lip
- button-downBody, health & looks
- buttoned-down
- buy a ticket toPlaces & travel
- buy into
- buy outMoney & work
- buy straw hats in winter
- buy the farm
- buy time
- buy to let
- buy up
- buzz off
- buzzer-beaterSport, games & leisure
- by a landslideTalk & communication
- by a long shot
- by a long way
- by all accounts
- by and large
- by any means
- by any stretch of the imagination
- by far
- by guess or by gosh
- by halves
- by hand
- by heart
- by hook or by crook
- by mistake
- by no means
- by no stretch
- by no stretch of imagination
- by no stretch of the imagination
- by one's lights
- by one's own hand
- by rights
- by the book
- by the eye
- by the Grace of AllahReligion & belief
- by the Grace of GodReligion & belief
- by the numbers
- by the same token
- by the skin of one's teethTrouble & conflict
- by the way
- by trade
- by virtue of