Idioms by country, tribe, language, meaning, and translation.

English - United States

below the belt

below the belt

Unfair, cruel, or against accepted rules.

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English - United States

bent out of shape

bent out of shape

Angry, upset, or offended.

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English - United States

best foot forward

best foot forward

The best effort or impression someone can make.

Open idiom

English - United States

big cheese

big cheese

An important or influential person.

Open idiom

English - United States

big deal

big deal

Something considered important or impressive.

Open idiom

English - United States

big fish in a small pond

big fish in a small pond

An important person in a limited setting.

Open idiom

English - United States

blank slate

blank slate

A fresh start with no previous record or assumptions.

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English - United States

blow hot and cold

blow hot and cold

Keep changing between enthusiasm and doubt.

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English - United States

blow one's top

blow one's top

Become very angry.

Open idiom

English - United States

boil down to

boil down to

Be reduced to the main point or cause.

Open idiom

English - United States

bolt from the blue

bolt from the blue

A sudden and unexpected event.

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English - United States

bone to pick

bone to pick

A complaint or disagreement to raise with someone.

Open idiom

English - United States

bottom fell out

bottom fell out

A situation suddenly collapsed or lost value.

Open idiom

English - United States

box clever

box clever

Act in a smart and strategic way.

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English - United States

brass tacks

brass tacks

The basic facts or practical details.

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English - United States

bread and butter

bread and butter

A main source of income or support.

Open idiom

English - United States

break ground

break ground

Begin a new project or make a new discovery.

Open idiom

English - United States

break ranks

break ranks

Stop supporting a group position.

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