Collocations Starting with "B"
41 entries
- 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...