Behind the eight ball
In a difficult situation from which you probably cannot escape. The man was now behind the eight ball and could not pay his loan.
Behind (someone`s) back
Without someone`s knowledge, secretly. The man is very angry because his friend borrowed his car behind his back.
Behind schedule
Unable to do something by the time on the schedule, after the time on a schedule. The trains were behind schedule because of the accident early... Read more →
Behind on (something)
To be late with bill payments. I was behind on my credit card payments.
Behind in (something)
To be late with something. Sara was behind in her studies and stayed home all weekend to study. The woman is always behind in her reading.
Behind closed doors
In secret. The meeting to settle the dispute took place behind closed doors.
Begin to see the light
To begin to understand (something). My friend began to see the light and decided to leave her boyfriend.
Beg to differ with (someone)
To politely disagree with someone. I'm sorry, but I beg to differ with you about what happened.
Beg the question
To invite the question that follows. Buying the expensive car begged the question of where the man got the money.
Before long
Quite Soon. I had to wait a few minutes, but before long my friend arrived.