Expressions (A–Z)
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Blood, Sweat and Tears
By metaphor: great effort and willingness to sacrifice.
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Bloodletting/ Cupping
Removing blood from the body for medical purposes. On the beach: bloodshed.
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Bloodshot eyes
In a sentence: "With red eyes" (meaning "red-eyed").
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bloodthirsty man / murderer / shedder of blood
Murderer. A person who has shed blood.
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Blow kisses in the air
Showing signs of love or affection in the form of kissing the palm of the hand a...
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Blow up in one's face
In the question: Did he hurt him badly or cause him great disappointment after h...
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Blue Blood
Biological affiliation to the status of royalty or nobility.
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Blueprint
A printed copy of a book or newspaper intended for approval before printing in p...
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Blunt as sword-thrusts
See: 'Like the Blades of a Sword.'
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Blunt Words
Words lacking politeness. Coarse speech.
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