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- back burner B2 If something is on the back burner, it is not a priority right now and will be dealt with later.
- ballpark figure B2 A ballpark figure is an approximate number or estimate, not an exact one.
- barking mad B2 Extremely crazy or behaving in a wildly irrational way.
- beat a dead horse B2 To waste time arguing or focusing on something that cannot be changed or is already decided.
- big fish in a small pond B2 A big fish in a small pond is a person who is important or very successful in a small group or limited place.
- bite the bullet B2 To bite the bullet means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely and do what must be done.
- bits and bobs B2 Small miscellaneous items or details that are not important enough to name individually.
- blow off steam B2 To blow off steam means to release stress or strong emotions by doing something active or enjoyable.
- blow one's own trumpet B2 To blow one's own trumpet means to talk proudly about your own achievements, often in an annoying way.
- Bob's your uncle B2 Used to say that something will be easy or will happen exactly as expected after a simple step.
- break the bank B2 To break the bank means to cost so much money that you cannot afford it.
- break the ice B2 To break the ice means to do or say something that makes people feel more relaxed in a new or awkward situation.
- burn bridges B2 To burn bridges means to ruin a relationship or opportunity so that you cannot go back to it.
- by the book B2 If you do something by the book, you follow the official rules and procedures exactly.
- call it quits B2 To call it quits means to stop doing something because you have decided to end it.
- can't be arsed B2 Used to say you are too lazy, unmotivated, or unwilling to do something.
- catch red-handed B2 To catch red-handed means to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
- change of heart B2 A change of heart is a shift in someone’s feelings or attitude, leading them to decide differently.
- cheap as chips B2 Very cheap; costing very little money.
- chuffed to bits B2 Extremely pleased and proud about something.