Build up (someone or something) or build (someone or something) up
To make someone or something bigger or stronger, to promote someone or something. The woman is always trying to build up her boss.
Build (something) to order
To make something especially for a customer. The family wanted to build their kitchen table to order.
Build castles in the air/in spain
To make plans that are impossible. The girl is always building castles in the air and none of her plans have any chance to succeed.
Build a fire under (someone)
To stimulate someone to do something. We keep trying to build a fire under our friend but he refuses to study or look for a job.
Bug (someone)
To irritate or bother someone. The boy's rude behavior is beginning to bug me.
Buckle down and do (something)
To make a big effort to do something, to give one's complete attention or effort to do something. I have to buckle down and study or i will... Read more →
Buck for (something)
To aim or try for a goal. The soldier was bucking for a promotion.
Brush up on (something)
To review something that one has already learned. I am going to brush up on my English before my trip to New York.
Broke
To have no money. I spent all of my money on my holiday and I am broke now.
Broad in the beam
To have wide hips or large buttocks. The woman in the store was rather broad in the beam.