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a barrel of laughs
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is a barrel of laughs.
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A battle of wits
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true battle of wits between the two leaders.
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a big mouth
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s a big mouth!
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
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a bitter pill to swallow
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.
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a black hole
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into a black hole.
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a blank canvas
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with a blank canvas.
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a blank page
Meaning
a new beginning; an opportunity to start fresh
Example
After graduation, she saw her life as a blank page waiting to be written.
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a blank slate
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a blank slate.
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a blast from the past
Meaning
something that reminds you of an earlier time
Example
Seeing that old photo album was a blast from the past.
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a blessing in disguise
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.
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A blueprint for success
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are a blueprint for success.
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A blurred line
Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often a blurred line between work and personal life.
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a bolt from the blue
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came like a bolt from the blue.
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a bone of contention
Meaning
a subject of disagreement or dispute
Example
Money has always been a bone of contention between them.
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a bookworm
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s a bookworm; she spends hours in the library.
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a brainwave
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had a brainwave and realized how to fix the issue.
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a brave face
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on a brave face despite feeling nervous inside.
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a breakthrough
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made a breakthrough in cancer research.
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a breath of fresh air
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is a breath of fresh air in the office.
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a bridge too far
Meaning
an attempt or goal that is too ambitious or impossible to achieve
Example
The proposal to negotiate with all the countries at once was a bridge too far.
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A bright future awaits
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a bright future awaits you.
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A bright future lies ahead
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, a bright future lies ahead for him.
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A bright idea
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a bright idea for the new marketing campaign.