Expressions

"The media exposed the backroom deal between the two parties."

"Don't be a backseat driver, let me handle it."

"The spokesperson backtracked on the claim once the data was checked."

"There’s still bad blood between the cousins after the inheritance issue."

"It’s just bad luck that it rained on our picnic day."

"After his illness, he turned into a bag of bones."

"He wouldn’t bail on his friends at the last minute."

"The government decided to bail out the struggling banks to prevent an economic collapse."

"His friend bailed him out when he ran out of money."

"The government announced a bailout package for struggling airlines."

"The government must balance public spending against revenue collection."

"She tries to balance between her work and personal life."

"The United Nations aims to maintain the balance of power among its member states."

"A negative balance of trade can weaken a nation's currency."

"The central bank acted to balance out the budget deficit."

"Raising interest rates can help balance out inflation."

"The government aims to balance out trade by promoting local industries."

"The country is working to balance out trade deficits by boosting exports."

"The accountant worked late to balance the books."

"We need to balance the scales before making a final decision."

"Managers balance workloads across the team before busy quarters."

"Can you give me a ballpark figure for the project cost?"

"Communities band together to provide relief during natural disasters."

"The volunteers banded together for the flood relief effort."

"Several small countries banded up for regional cooperation."

"This insurance plan gives you the best bang for your buck."

"Investors are banking on strong economic growth next year."

"Her first week as manager was a real baptism of fire."

"She bared her soul to her best friend."

"His excuse was a barefaced lie."

"His offer of a longer contract was a strong bargain chip."

"The workload was more than we bargained for."

"If you think I took your wallet, you’re barking up the wrong tree."

"If you think I'm guilty, you're barking up the wrong tree."

"The conclusion is based on reliable evidence."

"She basked in the applause after her performance."

"We spent the afternoon batting around marketing themes."

"Residents will batten down their windows before the storm."

"We’d better batten down the hatches; a storm is coming."

"It became a battle of wills between the manager and the team leader."

"She’s a battle-tested leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure."

"Even when she lost the game, she was a good sport and congratulated the winner."

"She is truly a person of her word, always doing what she says."

"She is always a role model for younger employees in the company."

"She is always above board in all her dealings."

"As the team leader, he is accountable for the project's outcome."

"I’m all ears, tell me what happened!"

"She was all smiles after hearing the good news."

"He said he’d help and he’s as good as his word."

"The assistant is at his boss’s beck and call."