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Definitions and Example Sentences



back to square one

example sentence:

to go back to where you started:

“I’ve tried everything but I’m back to square one.”





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.”





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.”





barking mad

example sentence:

crazy:  

 “I tell you anyone behaving like that must be barking mad.”





be back soon

example sentence:

to return:  

“I have to go now but I’ll be back soon.”  





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.”  





bee's knees

example sentence:

the best of something:

“This chocolate really is the bee’s knees.”





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.”





be right there

example sentence:

to go somewhere immediately:  

“How long are you going to be?” 

“Be right there.”





be seeing you

example sentence:

goodbye:

“I’ll be seeing you.”





before you know it

example sentence:

very soon:  

“I’ll be back before you know it.”



Phrases Definitions and Example Sentences

English Phrases Starting with Letter B 2

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