B
Idioms beginning with "B"
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Contents of B:
[be hard on] {v. phr.}
To be strict or critical with another; be severe.
"Don't be so hard on Jimmy," Tom said. "He is bound to rebel as he gets older."
[behind]
See:
[DRY BEHIND THE EARS],
[FALL BEHIND],
[GET BEHIND],
[HANG BACK] or [HANG BEHIND].
[behind bars] {adv. phr.}
In jail; in prison.
He was a pickpocket and had spent many years behind bars.
That boy is always in trouble and will end up behind bars.
[behind one's back] {adv. phr.}
When one is absent; without one's knowledge or consent; in a dishonest way; secretly; sneakily.
Say it to his face, not behind his back.
It is not right to criticize a person behind his back.
Contrast: [TO […]
[behind the eight-ball] {adj. phr.}, {slang}
In a difficult position; in trouble.
Mr. Thompson is an older man, and when he lost his job, he found he was behind the eight-ball.
* /Bill can't dance and has no car, so he is behind the eight-ball […]
[behind the scenes] {adv. phr.}
Out of sight; unknown to most people; privately.
Much of the banquet committee s work was done behind the scenes.
John was president of the club, but behind the scenes Lee told him what to do.
[behind the times] {adj. phr.}
Using things not in style; still following old ways; old-fashioned.
Johnson's store is behind the times.
The science books of 30 years ago are behind the times now.
* /Mary thinks her parents are behind the […]
[behind time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1a. Behind the correct time; slow.
That clock is behind time.
1b. Behind schedule; late.
The train is running behind time today.
2. Not keeping up; not at the proper time; overdue.
* /Your lessons are […]
[be-in] {n.}, {slang}, {hippie culture}
A gathering or social occasion with or without a discernible purpose, often held in a public place like a park or under a large circus tent.
* /The youngsters really enjoyed the great springtime jazz be-in at the […]