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[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]

See: [DOUBLE IN BRASS], [GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS].

[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  […]

[brass tacks]

See: [GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS].

[brave it out]  {v. phr.}

To endure something difficult or dangerous through to the end; keep on through trouble or danger.

[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  […]

[bread]

See:

[HALF A LOAF is BETTER THAN NONE],

[KNOW WHICH SIDE ONE'S BREAD IS BUTTERED ON],

[TAKE THE BREAD OUT OF ONE'S MOUTH].

[bread and butter] (1)  {n. phr.}

The usual needs of life; food, shelter, and clothing.