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back to square one example sentence: |
to go back to where you started: “I’ve tried everything but I’m back to square one.” |
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back to the drawing board example sentence: |
similar to “back to square one”: “Oh well it’s back to the drawing board I’m afraid.” |
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backseat driver example sentence: |
a passenger in a car telling the driver how to drive: “I know I have to turn right soon, stop being a backseat driver.” |
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barking mad example sentence: |
crazy: “I tell you anyone behaving like that must be barking mad.” |
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be back soon example sentence: |
to return: “I have to go now but I’ll be back soon.” |
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be right back example sentence: |
similar to “be back soon” but with a little more urgency: “I have to go now but I’ll be right back.” |
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bee's knees example sentence: |
the best of something: “This chocolate really is the bee’s knees.” |
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being economical with the truth example sentence: |
not giving all of the facts and therefore not giving a true picture of what is really happening: “I don’t think he’s telling us everything, I have a feeling he’s being economical with the truth.” |
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be right there example sentence: |
to go somewhere immediately: “How long are you going to be?” “Be right there.” |
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be seeing you example sentence: |
goodbye: “I’ll be seeing you.” |
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before you know it example sentence: |
very soon: “I’ll be back before you know it.” |
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Phrases Definitions and Example Sentences
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