Bent on doing (something)
To be determined to do something. The young boys are bent on buying the old car to fix it up.
Bend over backwards (to do something)
To try very hard to do something. I will bend over backwards to help you get a job in this company.
Bend (someone’s) ear
To talk to someone (sometimes annoying them). I did not want to go into my supervisor's office and have him bend my ear for a long time.
Belt (something) out or belt out (something)
To sing or play a song with lots of energy. The man stood up and belted out several songs.
Believe in (something)
To favor something, to support something, to think that something is true My sister does not believe in UFO's.
Believe in (someone)
To trust or have confidence in someone. The manager believed in his staff and trusted them completely.
Below average
To be lower or worse than average. The amount of rain was below average during this winter.
Belabor the point
To spend too much time on a point of discussion. I tried not to belabor the point but i needed to explain things in detail for everyone to... Read more →
Behind the times
Old-fashioned. My mother is behind the times.
Behind the scenes
Privately, out of public view. The diplomats worked behind the scenes to try and solve the crisis.