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Business Before Pleasure
proverbWork, obligations, and professional tasks must take priority before one engages in recreation or entertainment.
↗businessman
word A2a man who works in business or commerce, especially at an executive level a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
↗businesswoman
word A2a woman who works in commerce, especially at an executive or ownership level a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
↗Bust out
phrasal verbTo escape confinement; to take out or unpack emergency gear and supplies for immediate use
↗Bust up
phrasal verbTo break into pieces, smash, or severely damage; to break up a quarrel or chaotic gathering
↗busy
word A1having a lot to do; full of activity actively engaged in work or activity; occupied; actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
↗busy bee
idiomAn active, energetic person who is constantly occupied with helpful tasks
↗but
word A1used to connect two contrasting ideas to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned
↗butt in
phrasal verbTo interrupt rudely or interfere in something that does not concern you
↗Butt out
phrasal verbTo stop interfering or meddling in someone else's affairs
↗butter
word A1a pale yellow fat food made by churning cream a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream a pale yellow edible fat made from cream; to spread butter on something; a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream a pale yellow edible fat made from cream; to spread butter on something
↗Butter Someone up
idiomTo flatter or praise someone generously in order to gain a favor or approval
↗butter up
phrasal verbTo flatter or praise someone excessively in order to gain a favor or secure resources
↗Butter-fish
word C2a species of edible freshwater fish known for its soft, delicate, and buttery texture; Ompok pabda
↗butterfly
word A1a flying nectar-feeding insect with large colorful wings an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day; an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
↗Butterfly Population
word B2The total number of butterflies of one or more species living in a specific region or habitat.
↗button
word A1a small part you press on a machine or a small round piece that fastens clothes A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration. a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device; A small disk, knob, or control that is fastened on clothing or pressed to operate a device.; A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration. a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device
↗Button down
phrasal verbTo prepare thoroughly for an impending storm or crisis; to secure and fasten tightly
↗Button One's Lip
idiomTo stop talking, keep quiet, or maintain strict secrecy
↗Button up
phrasal verbTo fasten clothing with buttons; to finalize and conclude an emergency operation securely
↗buttress
word C1A structure built against a wall for support; to support, strengthen, or defend something.
↗buy
word A1to obtain in exchange for payment; to get something by paying money to get something by paying money for it; to purchase to purchase something with money to acquire something in exchange for money; to get something by paying money for it; to purchase to purchase something with money to acquire something in exchange for money
↗Buy a Lemon
idiomTo purchase an item—especially a vehicle or machine—that proves to be defective or troublesome
↗Buy Cheap, Buy Twice
proverbPurchasing low-priced, inferior goods usually ends up costing more because they break quickly and require replacement.
↗Buy in
phrasal verbTo agree with, support, or accept an idea, plan, or initiative.
↗Buy into
phrasal verbTo completely believe in, accept, or subscribe to an idea, philosophy, or trend.
↗Buy Nice or Buy Twice
proverbIt is wiser to invest in good quality upfront than to buy cheap goods that quickly break and must be replaced.
↗buy off
phrasal verbTo pay someone money (often dishonestly or as a bribe) so that they stop opposing or exposing you.
↗Buy out
phrasal verbTo pay a business partner or owner money to acquire their entire share, stake, or ownership.
↗Buy Something for a Song
idiomTo acquire or purchase something at a remarkably low or cheap price
↗Buy the Rumor, Sell the Fact
proverbA financial proverb advising one to buy assets on anticipation of good events and sell once the event actually occurs.
↗Buy the Rumor, Sell the News
proverbAn investment adage meaning that asset prices surge on speculative rumors and fall once official announcements confirm them.
↗Buy the Same Horse Twice
proverbTo fall for the exact same trick or repeat an identical error out of carelessness.
↗Buy up
phrasal verbTo quickly purchase large quantities of something or all of what is available.
↗buyer
word B1a person or company that buys something a person who makes a purchase; a person who makes a purchase
↗Buzz around
phrasal verbTo move about busily, energetically, and quickly from one spot to another.
↗Buzz off
phrasal verbTo go away quickly; often used informally to tell someone to leave or stop interfering.
↗by accident
phrase A2Without intention; accidentally or through an unintentional mistake; without intending to; by chance rather than design
↗By all means
phrasecertainly; without hesitation; yes indeed
↗By and Large
phraseOn the whole; generally speaking; taking everything into consideration
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