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  • back to the drawing board
    When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over
  • Actions speak louder than words
    ...
  • Blacksheep
    Undesirable member of a group.
  • Blessing in disguise
    Something good that isn't recognised as such at first.
  • black as night
    Very dark and hard to see.
  • At the drop of a hat
    Without any hesitation; instantly.
  • Blackmail
    to make someone do something for you by threatening them.
  • If you talk the talk, you have to walk the walk.
    If you say you can do something, you need to prove it.
  • A little-miss-know-it-all
    ...
  • Black and blue
    badly bruised
  • Back to square one
    back to where one started, with no progress having been made.
  • Better late than never
    Better be late than not at all
  • Blow a fuse
    Suddenly get very angry, perhaps over something unexpected.
  • Don't judge a book by its cover.
    Don't judge things before you know them very well./ Don't be judgemental. 
  • Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
    better be happy with what you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better
  • Bad apple
    Troublemaker or undesirable person in a group.
  • Bookworm
    Someone who reads a lot.
  • miserable
    really bad and sad
  • Think outside of the box
    Be creative
  • It costs an arm and a leg
    very expensive
  • Outcast
    ...
  • Blacklist
    That's it. You're on my blacklist.
  • Best of both worlds
    ...
  • Call it a day
    Stop doing something for a while or until the next day (or night)
  • Bite off more than you can chew
    To take on a task that is way too big.
  • I'm all ears
    ...
  • Black out / pass out
    Lose consciousness.
  • What goes around, comes around.
    if someone treats other people badly he or she will eventually be treated badly
  • Beat around the bush
    Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
  • Barking up the wrong tree
    Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person.
  • wrinkles
    ...
  • The ball is in your court
    It is up to you to make the next decision or take the next step.
  • tormenting
    bullying / torturing
  • victim
    prey
  • smarty-pants
    ...
  • Bread-winner
    Person that is the primary source of money for a family
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