Icing on the cake
Something good that is added to another good thing. We had just left Paris when my husband told me about the two tickets to Mecca. That was the... Read more →
Between a rock and a hard place
To be in a very difficult position. We are between a rock and a hard place in our effort to solve the problem.
Better part of (something)
To be almost all of something. I spent the better part of an hour trying to fix the vacuum cleaner.
Better off
To be in a better situation than before. My friend would be better off if he sold his old house and bought a new one.
Bet one’s bottom dollar
To be very certain about something. I would bet my bottom dollar that my friend will be late for the movie.
Bet on the wrong horse
To misjudge a coming event, to misread the future. I think that my uncle bet on the wrong horse by investing all of his money in the new stock.
Best part of (something)
To be almost all of something. We spent the best part of a day trying to fix the computer.
Best bib and tucker
One's best clothing. My husband wore his best bib and tucker to the meeting.
Beside the point
To have no connection with what is being discussed. What you are saying is beside the point. We are not talking about history now.
Beside oneself (with something)
To be very upset or excited about something. I was beside myself with joy after the birth of my daughter.