B Series

Question 1

Back chat

Answer 1

Impudence

Question 2

Bad blood

Answer 2

Ill feeling

Question 3

Balloon has gone

up

Answer 3

Used to imply an impending
change that will make a situation
worse.

Question 4

Bandied about

Answer 4

Talked or gossiped about .

Question 5

Bank on

someone

Answer 5

Depending on someone.

Question 6

Barge in

Answer 6

Interrupt, enter uninvited

Question 7

Barking up the

wrong tree

Answer 7

Making a mistake or a false

assumption

Question 8

Barrack room

lawyer

Answer 8

A person who freely offers legal
and other opinions on subjects
in which he is not qualified

Question 9

Basket case

Answer 9

A person of a nervous

disposition or who is very upset.

Question 10

Basking in

sunshine

Answer 10

Enjoying life

Question 11

Batting on a

sticky wicket

Answer 11

Being in a difficult situation

Question 12

Be at large

Answer 12

Free; uncaptured; usually said

of criminals not in custody

Question 13

Bear the brunt

Answer 13

To get the larger amount or

greater part of something bad.

Question 14

Beat one hollow

Answer 14

To surpass or outdo completely

Question 15

Beat around the

bush

Answer 15

Not getting to the point, avoiding an issue

Question 16

Beating a hasty

retreat

Answer 16

Withdrawing quickly from a

previously held position

Question 17

Bed of roses

Answer 17

A luxurious state

Question 18

Bee in the

bonnet

Answer 18

An obsession.

Question 19

Behind the

scenes

Answer 19

out of public view, effort made

without recognition

Question 20

Bell the cat

Answer 20

To perform a very dangerous or

very difficult task.

Question 21

Beside the point

Answer 21

Irrelevant; of no significance, not

important.

Question 22

Beside oneself

Answer 22

Out of one’s mind with grief or

anger.

Question 23

Better half

Answer 23

A person’s wife or husband.

Question 24

Between a rock

and a hard place.

Answer 24

A choice between two

unsatisfactory options.

Question 24

Between a rock | and a hard place.

Answer 24

A choice between two | unsatisfactory options.

Question 25

Between the devil and the deep blue sea.

Answer 25

A choice between two unsatisfactory options – In trouble whatever choice is made. (similar to the above)

Question 26

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts

Answer 26

Do not trust an individual who offers to do something nice for you without a valid reason.

Question 27

Beyond the pale

Answer 27

Going too far. Beyond what is | acceptable

Question 28

Bib and tucker

Answer 28

Formal dress

Question 29

Bigwig (big gun)

Answer 29

A very important person

Question 30

Big brother

Answer 30

Refers to too much state control | in daily life.

Question 31

Bird’s eye view

Answer 31

View from above, overview.

Question 32

Bit between your | teeth

Answer 32

To act in a very determined way

Question 33

Bite off more than you can chew

Answer 33

Take on too much.

Question 34

Bite the hand | that feeds you.

Answer 34

Treat somebody badly after they | have helped you.

Question 35

Bite the bullet

Answer 35

To get on with something

Question 36

Bite the dust

Answer 36

To fail; to give out; to die.

Question 37

Bitter end

Answer 37

The final conclusion.

Question 38

Black and white

Answer 38

Clear.

Question 39

Black books

Answer 39

Held in low opinion

Question 40

Black leg

Answer 40

One who continues working when fellow workers are on strike.

Question 41

Black sheep

Answer 41

An odd or disreputable member of a group (usually within a family). Can be used jokingly

Question 42

Blacklist

Answer 42

List of persons under suspicion or disapproval. The list may be figurative (not actually exist).

Question 43

Blind alley

Answer 43

Position or situation offering no | hope of success

Question 44

Blow hot and | cold

Answer 44

Refers to changeable opinion.

Question 45

Blow one’s own | trumpet.

Answer 45

Boast

Question 46

Blow the gaff

Answer 46

To reveal a secret, to leave

Question 47

Blurb

Answer 47

A promotional description.

Question 48

Bob's your uncle

Answer 48

There you have it!

Question 49

Bold as brass

Answer 49

Act with confidence.

Question 50

Bolt from the | blue

Answer 50

A sudden surprise.

Question 51

Bone of | contention

Answer 51

A point or area of disagreement.

Question 52

Bone to pick

Answer 52

Grounds for complaint.

Question 53

Brass tacks

Answer 53

The heart of a matter

Question 54

Breadline

Answer 54

Poverty

Question 55

Break a leg

Answer 55

``` Good luck (originates in the theatre) ```

Question 56

Break the ice

Answer 56

To start a social interchange

Question 57

Break the news

Answer 57

Reveal

Question 58

Breathing space

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Time to think

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Bright as a | button

Answer 59

Intelligent, able to think quickly.

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Bring home the | bacon

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Earn money, support a family | Achieve something notable

Question 61

Bring into play

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To use something

Question 62

Bring to book

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Bring to justice

Question 63

Burn our bridges | or boats

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To make decisions or action that | cannot be changed in the future.

Question 64

Burn the candle | at both ends

Answer 64

To work very hard (late at night and early in the morning). To lead a hectic life, working hard and playing hard.

Question 65

Burning question

Answer 65

Key question.

Question 66

Burn the | midnight oil

Answer 66

Work late.

Question 67

Bury the hatchet

Answer 67

Make peace.

Question 68

Busman's | holiday

Answer 68

A holiday involving activities | similar to one's usual work.

Question 69

Butter would not melt in his mouth .

Answer 69

Said of a person who looks | innocent (but might not be)

Question 70

Buttonhole

Answer 70

To detain a person in | conversation.

Question 71

By and large

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For the most part; normally.

Question 72

By all means

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Without fail; certainly.

Question 73

By hook or by | crook

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An expression of determination to succeed (Literally means by any means, fair or unfair).

Question 74

By return of post

Answer 74

By the next possible mailing.

Question 75

By the board

Answer 75

Ruined or lost.