B
Idioms beginning with "B"
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Contents of B:
[bring to pass] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To make (something) happen; succeed in causing.
By much planning, the mother brought the marriage to pass.
The change in the law was slow in coming, and it took a disaster to bring it to pass.
Compare: […]
[bring to terms] {v. phr.}
To make (someone) agree or do; make surrender.
The two brothers were brought to terms by their father for riding the bicycle.
The war won't end until we bring the enemy to terms.
Contrast: [COME TO TERMS].
[bring up] {v.}
1. To take care of (a child); raise, train, educate.
He gave much attention and thought to bringing up his children.
Joe was born in Texas but brought up in Oklahoma.
2. {informal}
To stop; halt. — Usually used with "short".
[…]
[bring up the rear] {v. phr.}
1. To come last in a march, parade, or procession; end a line.
The fire truck with Santa on it brought up the rear of the Christmas parade.
The governor and his staff brought up the rear of the parade.
2. […]
[bringdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal}
1. (from "bring down", past "brought down"). A critical or cutting remark said sarcastically in order to deflate a braggard's ego.
John always utters the right bringdown when he encounters a braggard.
2. A […]
[broke]
See:
[GO BROKE],
[GO FOR BROKE],
[STONE-BROKE] or [DEAD BROKE] or [FLAT BROKE],
[STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL'S BACK].
[Bronx cheer] {n. phr.}, {slang}
A loud sound made with tongue and lips to show opposition or scorn.
When he began to show anti-union feelings, he was greeted with Bronx cheers all around.