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bet one's bottom dollarto be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.Rate it:
bet outTo be the first in a round to put money in the pot.Rate it:
bet the farmTo be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.Rate it:
bet upTo make one's betRate it:
better an egg today than a hen tomorrowIt is better to have a sure thing now than a possibility of more later.Rate it:
better angelsMorally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.Rate it:
better dead than RedAlternative form of better dead than red.Rate it:
better dead than redIt is preferable to be deceased rather than to be either a Communist or ruled by Communists.Rate it:
better halfspouseRate it:
Better HalfPartner in a lawful marriageRate it:
better late than neverIt's better to arrive late then to never come or do something.Rate it:
better late than pregnantFunny excuse for running behind I knowRate it:
better let your glasses up. it's fixing to come up a cloud.Roll the car windows up, a thunderstorm is happening soon.Rate it:
better part ofalmost all of; most ofRate it:
Better Safe than SorryIt is better to be careful and avoid any sort of harmful risks, injuries or complicated situations that you might regret laterRate it:
better than a poke in the eyeAlternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickRate it:
better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stickAlternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickRate it:
better than a poke in the eye with a rusty nailAlternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickRate it:
better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickBetter than nothing; not unsatisfactory but also not a reason for enthusiastic excitement.Rate it:
better than a poke in the eye with a shitty stickAlternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickRate it:
better than sexSuperlative; wonderful.Rate it:
better the devil you knowAlternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.Rate it:
better the devil you know than the devil you don'tAlternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.Rate it:
better the devil you know than the devil you don't knowSomething bad and familiar is better than something bad and unknown.Rate it:
better the devil you know than the one you don'tAlternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.Rate it:
better the devil you know than the one you don't knowAlternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.Rate it:
better to be late than be dead on timeIt is better to arrive late than to risk your life speeding to a destination.Rate it:
better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at allHaving experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.Rate it:
better to light a single candle than to curse the darknessIn the face of bad times or hopelessness, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response than to complain about the situation.Rate it:
between a rock and a hard placeHaving the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.Rate it:
Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceTo face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harmRate it:
between scylla and charybdisSimilar in meaning to between a rock and a hard place.Rate it:
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaTo be in a very dangerous situation and not knowing what to do, Or to be involved in some precarious situation that has bad results or outcomeRate it:
between the hammer and the anvilWith the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.Rate it:
between the jigs and the reelsEventually, despite all the confusion.Rate it:
between the pipesBetween the goalposts; with respect to or playing the position of goaltender.Rate it:
between you, me, and the bedpostbetween you and meRate it:
betwixt and betweenNeither one thing nor the other.Rate it:
bewafaUnfaith or unfairRate it:
Beware of Greeks Bearing GiftsBe careful when suspected people given some gifts unexpectedly, be aware of people who might be looking for some favors from you, by showing their kind side or some generosityRate it:
beware of the dogbeware of the dogRate it:
beyond any shadow of a doubtabsolute, no alternatives.Rate it:
beyond my (our) kenI don't understand; it is beyond my understandingRate it:
beyond one's kenBeyond one's knowledge or understanding.Rate it:
beyond one's pay gradeBeyond one's capability.Rate it:
beyond one's pay gradeBeyond one's level of authority.Rate it:
beyond the black stumpExtremely remote, outside the populated area.Rate it:
beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:
beyond the paleDescribing behaviour that is considered to be outside the bounds of morality, good behaviour or judgement in civilised company.Rate it:
beyond wordsIn recalling an incident, in observing an accident, any or all of which can be disastrous and shocking. A destructive fire and explosion may leave one awestruck and beyond words to describe.Rate it:

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