Idioms

Between Scylla and Charybdis

choice between two unpleasant alternatives

Beyond the pale

unacceptable

The language my friend used was beyoud the pale

Big ticket

very costly

Bit one's lips

become angry

Black and white

very clear

Black sheep

a member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it

Blind alley

something that leads you nowhere or is of no use

Blood is thicker than water

family relationships and loyalties are the most important ones

Blow hot and cold

vacillating

Blow one's top

to be very angry

Blow smoke

to lie to perplex others

Board and lodging

food and place to stay

Bosom friend

close friend

Brain sauce

wisdom

Break Priscian's head

break the rules of grammar

Bring home the bacon

to be successful

Bring owls to Athens

something that is pointless

Bring the house down

amuse the audience greatly

Bring to book

punish someone for their offence

Broken reed

unreliable