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Botch up
phrasal verbTo execute a task clumsily, ruin something through poor workmanship, or bungle
↗both
word A1the two people or things together referring to two people or things together
↗both sides
phrase A1the two opposing parties or two surfaces of something
↗bother
word A2to annoy someone or make an effort to do something to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
↗bottle
word A1a container for liquids; to put a liquid into bottles a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used to hold liquids; a glass or plastic container with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids; a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
↗Bottle out
phrasal verbTo lose nerve and back out of a bold or challenging action at the last minute
↗bottle up
phrasal verbto suppress or hide strong emotions and refuse to express them over a prolonged period
↗bottleneck
word B2a narrow section or stage in a process that impedes progress or slows down flow; a point of congestion or blockage that slows down an entire process Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.; Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
↗bottom
word A1the lowest part of something the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water The lowest part of something.; the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water The lowest part of something.
↗bottom line
idiom C1The fundamental or most important factor, or the net financial outcome.; the most essential, fundamental, or concluding fact in a situation; the fundamental truth, most critical fact, or ultimate net result of a situation
↗Bottom of the Barrel
idiomThe lowest possible quality, or the poorest and most undesirable choices available.
↗Bottom out
phrasal verbTo reach the lowest point and stabilize before beginning to rise or recover
↗bounce back
phrasal verbTo recover quickly from an outage, drop in power, or unexpected setback
↗bounce off
phrasal verbTo reflect off a surface, or to test ideas with colleagues for feedback
↗bound
word B1certain or extremely likely to happen; or heading toward a destination; obliged To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
↗boundary
word B1a line that marks the edge or limit of an area, subject, or behavior A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas; a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line; A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas
↗Bouquet
word B2an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
↗bovine
word C2Relating to or affecting cattle; slow-moving, dull-witted, or placid like a cow.
↗bow
word B1An inclination of the head or body forward in greeting, respect, or worship; or to bend the body in this way.; a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
↗bow down
phrasal verbTo surrender, bend under forceful pressure, or yield to resistance
↗Bow out
phrasal verbTo withdraw from an activity, market, or competition gracefully
↗Bow to
phrasal verbTo give in or yield to public demands, regulations, or unavoidable facts
↗bowl
word A1a round deep dish; in cricket, to throw the ball to the batter a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids; a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids
↗Bowl over
phrasal verbTo astonish, impress greatly, or physically knock down
↗box
word A1a container with flat sides; also a small square space on a form or screen a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things a container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing things
↗Box in
phrasal verbTo restrict freedom of action or limit viable choices
↗Box office success
phrasethe commercial achievement and high ticket sales of a film screened in movie theaters
↗Box up
phrasal verbTo pack components or materials securely into boxes for shipment or storage
↗Boxed in
idiomFeeling trapped, confined, or having very limited choices due to circumstances.
↗boy
word A1a male child or young man a male child or young male person; a male child or young male person
↗boyfriend
word A1a regular male romantic partner or companion a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
↗Boys Will Be Boys
proverbUsed to excuse or rationalize loud, reckless, or mischievous behavior in young boys or men as an innate tendency.
↗bra
word A2an undergarment worn by women to support the breasts a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
↗Brace for
phrasal verbTo prepare mentally or physically for an imminent shock, storm, or difficulty
↗brain
word A1the organ in your head that thinks, remembers, and controls the body The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual activity the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity in humans and animals; The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual activity the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity in humans and animals
↗brainstorm
word A2a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and solve problems; To generate creative ideas or devise solutions through focused collective or individual thinking.
↗brake
word A2a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake; to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
↗branch
word A2A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.; a local office or part of a larger organization; also a part of a tree A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
↗Branch off
phrasal verbTo diverge or split away from a primary route, channel, or distribution line
↗branch out
phrasal verb B2To expand into new sectors, technological areas, or business pursuits; to expand or diversify into new areas of activity or business
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