| a drop in the bucket |
a small amount compared to what is needed. |
| all the same |
however; in any case. [2 definitions] |
| around the bend |
(informal) crazy; insane. |
| around the clock |
through all twenty-four hours; without stopping. |
| at the drop of a hat |
without much cause; easily. |
| at the end of one's tether |
at the limit or end of one's strength or ability. |
| at the mercy of |
completely in the power of. |
| at the wheel |
driving or steering an automobile, ship, or the like. |
| beat around the bush |
to avoid or delay speaking about the most important matter. |
| beat the tar out of |
(informal) to beat or whip severely. [2 definitions] |
| behind the scenes |
not in view or on display; in private; in secret. |
| below the belt |
not fair. |
| beside the point |
not important to the main object of interest or discussion. |
| beyond the shadow of a doubt |
with complete certainty; indeed. |
| blue in the face |
exhausted from too much effort or activity. |
| break the ice |
to relieve social tensions caused by formal conventions or awkwardness. |
| burn the midnight oil |
to stay awake very late for work or study. |
| bury one's head in the sand |
to avoid the truth. |
| bury the hatchet |
to make peace; forget past conflicts. |
| by the book |
according to the rules; in the correct way. |