Idiom | Meaning | Example |
a blank look | eyes show that a person does not understand, the lights are on but... | When I called her name, she gave me a blank look, as though she didn't know me. |
a blast | a great time, a lot of fun | The students were having a blast until the teacher walked in. |
a blessing in disguise | a problem that becomes a benefit or advantage | The rainstorm was a blessing in disguise. It stopped the fire. |
a blow job [BJ] | The act or an instance of fellatio.(Oral stimulation of the penis.) | |
blowout | to win by a large score, no contest | "Did the Flames win?" "Ya, 11-2. It was a blowout." |
a blowout | a flat tire, a tire that breaks suddenly | We were late because our van had a blowout on the freeway. |
a bone to pick | something to argue about, a matter to discuss | Joe sounded angry when he said, "I have a bone to pick with you." |
a breath of fresh air | a nice change, a new presence | Having Lan around the house is a breath of fresh air - she's so nice. |
a breath of wind | a breeze, a light wind | In the evening, the lake was calm. There wasn't a breath of wind. |
a brick | a dependable person, a friend who always helps; reliable person. | Parveen helped me get through my divorce. She's a real brick! |
Idioms: a blank look -- a brick
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