Collocations Starting with "B"

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• bail out To pay money to secure someone's release from custody before their trial
• balanced diet A diet containing the right proportions of all the nutrients needed for good ...
• bank account An arrangement with a bank to store and manage your money
• beat an opponent To defeat a rival in a competition or contest
• behind schedule Later than planned; not progressing as fast as expected
• best friend Your closest and most valued friend
• beyond reasonable doubt The standard of proof required to convict someone in a criminal trial
• biting wind A very cold wind that cuts through clothing and feels painful on the skin
• bitter cold Extremely harsh, biting cold that is deeply unpleasant
• bitter resentment Deep, long-lasting anger and ill will towards someone or something
• bitter taste A sharp, unpleasant flavour like dark chocolate, coffee, or medicine
• bitterly cold Extremely and unpleasantly cold
• bitterly disappointed Extremely upset because something did not meet expectations
• black pudding A dark sausage made from pork blood, fat, and oatmeal
• bland food Food that lacks flavour or seasoning and is therefore uninteresting
• blatantly obvious So clearly apparent that it cannot possibly be missed or denied
• blazing sun An extremely hot, fierce sun
• blind date A romantic meeting arranged between two people who have never met before
• blind rage Extreme anger that makes you unable to think clearly or act rationally
• blissfully unaware Happily ignorant of something, usually something bad or dangerous
• blocked nose A nose that is congested and difficult to breathe through
• blurred vision Eyesight that is unclear, fuzzy, or out of focus
• board a plane To get on a plane as a passenger
• board of directors The group of people elected to represent shareholders and govern a company
• body language Non-verbal communication through gestures, posture, and facial expressions
• book a hotel To reserve a room at a hotel
• bottom line The final profit or loss of a company; also used to mean the most important p...
• brand awareness The extent to which consumers recognise and remember a brand
• break a record To achieve a better result than the previous best in a sport or activity
• break even To reach the point where revenue equals costs, with no profit or loss
• break the law To do something that is against the law
• break the news To tell someone about something important or upsetting for the first time
• break up To end a romantic relationship
• bright sunshine Strong, vivid sunlight with no clouds obscuring it
• broaden horizons To expand the range of your knowledge, interests, or experiences
• broken heart Deep emotional pain caused by the end of a love relationship
• bronze medal The medal awarded for third place in a competition
• brush your teeth To clean your teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste
• burning desire An extremely strong and passionate wish for something
• burst into tears To suddenly start crying
• business plan A written document describing a company's objectives and strategy for achievi...