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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
↗by any measure
phrase B1judged from any point of view or standard
↗by any standard
phrase B1when judged according to any reasonable measure or criterion
↗by bus
phrase A1traveling using a bus as transportation
↗by chance
phraseaccidentally; without planning or intention; through coincidence
↗By Failing to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail
proverbWithout thorough forethought and preparation, unsuccessful outcomes are inevitable.
↗by himself
phrase A2alone, or without help from other people
↗By Hook or by Crook
idiomBy any possible means necessary, whether fair or demanding
↗by law
phrase A2required or enforced by legal rules
↗By Mistake
phraseAccidentally or unintentionally, without deliberate planning.
↗by no means
phraseNot at all; certainly or definitely not
↗By the Book
idiomStrictly following established rules, procedures, or instructions without deviation.
↗By the Skin of My Teeth
idiomBarely or by an extremely narrow margin escaping disaster or achieving something.
↗by the way
phrase A1used to add a related or new thought into a conversation; incidentally; used to introduce a new topic or additional information
↗by themselves
phrase A2alone, without assistance from others
↗By Then
phraseBy a specific point in time or before a designated moment arrives
↗By Word of Mouth
idiomSpread verbally from person to person through informal conversation rather than formal advertising.
↗bye
word A1an informal word said when parting from someone; goodbye used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
↗cab
word A2a taxi or vehicle used for transporting passengers for a fare a taxi or car for hire with a driver
↗Cabbage
word A2a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or raw
↗cabinet
word B2A committee of senior government ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
↗cable
word B2a thick, strong rope of wire or fiber used on ships or in engineering; or an insulated wire or bundle of wires used to carry electricity or electronic signals
↗cacophonous
word C2involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
↗Caesar's Wife Must Be Above Suspicion
proverbThose associated with leadership, ethics, and authority must maintain an unimpeachable moral reputation.
↗cafeteria
word A2a restaurant or dining room in an institution where people serve themselves
↗cage
word B1A structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are confined.; a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals a structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are kept
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