Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
bosom friends
Meaning
very close and intimate friends
Example
They have been **bosom friends** since childhood.
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botnet
Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the **botnet** to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
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bottle up emotions
Meaning
to keep feelings inside and not express them
Example
He tends to **bottle up his emotions**, which isn't healthy in the long run.
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bottle up feelings
Meaning
to keep emotions inside without expressing them
Example
It's not healthy to **bottle up your feelings** for too long.
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bottle up your feelings
Meaning
to hide or suppress your emotions
Example
Don't **bottle up your feelings**; talk about them.
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bottom line
Meaning
the most important point; the final result or profit
Example
The **bottom line** is that trade deficits are increasing.
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bottom out
Meaning
to reach the lowest point before improving
Example
Experts believe the market has **bottomed out**.
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bounce around
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
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bounce back
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback or failure
Example
She **bounced back** after losing the competition.
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bounce back from
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
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bounce rate
Meaning
the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page
Example
We need to lower our **bounce rate** to keep visitors engaged.
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brain like a computer
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
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brain like a sieve
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
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brainchild of
Meaning
an idea or invention created by someone
Example
ChatGPT is the **brainchild of** OpenAI researchers.
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brainstorm
Meaning
to generate many creative ideas in a group discussion
Example
Let’s **brainstorm** some ideas for our next campaign.
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brainstorm an idea
Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to **brainstorm ideas** for the project.
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brainstorm ideas
Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to **brainstorm ideas** for the science project.
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branch off
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
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branch out
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
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brand ambassador
Meaning
a person who promotes a brand through personal influence
Example
They hired a celebrity as their **brand ambassador**.
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brand awareness
Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
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brand loyalty
Meaning
the tendency of consumers to keep buying the same brand
Example
**Brand loyalty** often depends on consistent quality.
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brave the storm
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
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bravery in the face of danger
Meaning
showing courage even when facing danger
Example
The firefighter showed **bravery in the face of danger**.