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better
word A1of higher standard, superior quality, or improved health of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve; of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
↗Better an Egg Today than a Hen Tomorrow
proverbA certain, tangible benefit right now is preferable to a larger but uncertain promise in the future.
↗Better Dead than Red
proverbA historic Cold War ideological slogan affirming that death is preferable to enduring communist subjugation or authoritarian control.
↗Better Is the Enemy of Good
proverbStriving for impossible perfection can ruin or delay an already satisfactory and acceptable outcome
↗Better late than never
proverbit is preferable to arrive or complete something tardily than never to achieve it at all; It is better to do something late than not to do it at all.; It is preferable for something beneficial or fair to occur tardily than not to happen at all
↗Better One Word in Time than Two Afterwards
proverbA single timely word of advice or warning is far more effective than prolonged excuses after a dispute occurs
↗better quality
phrase A2superior in standard, excellence, or grade compared to alternatives
↗Better Safe than Sorry
proverbIt is wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to act carelessly and regret the consequences later
↗Better the Devil You Know
proverbIt is often wiser to deal with a known unpleasant person or situation than risk an unfamiliar alternative that may be worse
↗Better the Devil You Know than the Devil You Don't
proverbIt is preferable to tolerate a familiar hardship or flawed individual than risk an unknown option that could prove far worse
↗Better the Devil You Know than the Devil You Don't Know
proverbDealing with an existing, well-understood difficulty is safer than facing an uncertain and potentially more damaging alternative
↗Better the Devil You Know than the One You Don't
proverbEnduring a known adversary or circumstance is preferable to taking a gamble on an unpredictable and worse alternative
↗Better the Devil You Know than the One You Don't Know
proverbIt is safer to deal with a known, familiar difficulty or unpleasant person than to risk a new and unknown alternative.
↗Better to Light a Candle than to Curse the Darkness
proverbIt is far more constructive to take positive action to improve a situation than merely to complain about adversity.
↗Better to Light a Single Candle than to Curse the Darkness
proverbEven a solitary, modest constructive effort accomplishes far more than lingering in bitter despair or criticism.
↗Better to Light One Candle than to Curse the Darkness
proverbInitiating a single positive act of improvement provides greater relief and progress than complaining about difficulties.
↗Better to Light One Small Candle than to Curse the Darkness
proverbEven the smallest gesture of hope and kindness is vastly superior to passive frustration about bleak circumstances.
↗between
word A1in the middle of two people, things, places, times, or amounts at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
↗Between a Rock and a Hard Place
idiomFaced with two equally difficult or unpleasant choices.
↗Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
idiomFacing two equally undesirable and hazardous alternatives.
↗Beware of
phrasal verbTo remain vigilant, cautious, and alert regarding toxic habits, cognitive distortions, or impending burnout
↗Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts
proverbBe cautious of adversaries or jealous competitors who suddenly display kindness or offer unexpected favors.
↗beyond
word A2farther than a place, time, or limit further away than; exceeding; more than at or to the further side of; more than
↗Beyond the Pale
idiomOutside the bounds of acceptable behavior, morality, or social norms.
↗Bi Now, Gay Later
idiomA colloquial phrase referring to the assumption or experience of identifying as bisexual before coming out as gay
↗bias
word B1an unfair preference or fixed opinion that affects judgment Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. prejudice in favor of or against something; an inclination or outlook an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone; Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.; Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. prejudice in favor of or against something; an inclination or outlook an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone
↗bicycle
word A1a two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing pedals A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling; A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling
↗bid
word B2an offer of a price, especially at an auction; an attempt or effort to achieve something; or to offer a certain price
↗bid for
phrasal verbTo attempt to obtain, achieve, or acquire something; or to offer a specific price for something at an auction or tender.
↗big
word A1large in size, extent, or importance; large in size, amount, or importance large in size, extent, or importance
↗Big Cheese
idiomAn important, influential, or powerful person in an organization.
↗Big Fish Eat Little Fish
proverbIn an aggressive, competitive system, powerful and wealthy entities naturally dominate or consume the weak and small.
↗Big Fish in a Small Pond
idiomA person who is prominent or influential within a small or limited community.
↗Big Shot
idiomAn influential, prominent, or self-important person.
↗Big Things Come in Small Packages
proverbThings, gifts, or individuals that appear modest often hold extraordinary quality, value, or power
↗Big Things Sometimes Come in Small Packages
proverbNotable virtues, generous deeds, and exceptional abilities are often found in unassuming forms
↗Big Wheel
idiomAn influential or powerful person with significant control or sway.
↗Bigger Bang for Your Buck
idiomMore value, benefit, or quality for the amount of money or effort spent
↗Bigwig
idiomAn important, influential, or powerful person in an organization or community
↗bike
word A1a bicycle or motorcycle a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
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