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- a turn-up for the books C1 An unexpected event, especially one that is surprising or unusual.
- ace up your sleeve C1 A secret advantage or plan you can use when needed.
- all mouth and no trousers C1 Someone who talks confidently but does not take action or deliver results.
- at sixes and sevens C1 In a state of confusion or disorder, with things not organized or settled.
- 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.
- bang to rights C1 Caught clearly doing something wrong, with undeniable proof.
- 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.
- bet your bottom dollar C1 Used to say you are completely sure something will happen or be true.
- 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.
- brass monkeys C1 “Brass monkeys” is used in the expression “cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey,” meaning extremely cold …
- brass neck C1 “Brass neck” means the bold rudeness or shameless confidence to do or say something without embarrassment.
- 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.