B
Idioms beginning with "B"
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[brainstorm] {n.}
A sudden insight; a stroke of comprehension.
Listen to me, I've just had a major brainstorm, and I think I found the solution to our problem.
[branch off] {v.}
To go from something big or important to something smaller or less important; turn aside.
At the bridge a little road branches off from the highway and follows the river.
* /Martin was trying to study his lesson, but his mind […]
[branch out] {v.}
To add new interests or activities; begin doing other things also.
First Jane collected stamps; then she branched out and collected coins, too.
* /John started a television repair shop; when he did well, he branched out and began […]
[brand-new] also [bran-new] {adj.}
As new or fresh as when just made and sold by the manufacturer; showing no use or wear.
He had taken a brand-new car from the dealer's floor and wrecked it.
* /In Uncle Tom's trunk, we found a wedding ring, still […]
[brass hat] {n.}, {slang}
1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force.
The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets.
2. Any person who has a high position in business, politics, or other work.
* /Mr. Woods, the rich oil […]
[brave it out] {v. phr.}
To endure something difficult or dangerous through to the end; keep on through trouble or danger.
It was a dangerous ocean crossing in wartime, but captain and crew braved it out.
[brazen it out] {v. phr.}
To pretend you did nothing wrong; be suspected, accused, or scolded without admitting you did wrong; act as if not guilty.
* /The teacher found a stolen pen that the girl had in her desk, but the girl brazened it out; she said […]