| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a basket case |
a person who is very nervous, in bad shape
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If Gloria has one more crisis, she'll be a basket case.
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| a bawling out |
a scolding, a lecture, an earful, catch it
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When I forgot to do my chores Dad gave me a bawling out.
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| a bed of roses |
an easy life, a pleasant place to work or stay
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Who said that retirement is a bed of roses?
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| a bee in her bonnet |
upset, a bit angry, on edge
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Aunt Betsy was kind of cranky, like she had a bee in her bonnet.
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| a beehive of activity |
a busy place, a room full of working people
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The kids are making crafts. It's a beehive of activity in there!
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| a big rig |
a big truck, a semi-trailer truck
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Do you have a driver's license? Have you ever driven a big rig?
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| a big shot |
an important person, a boss, a big wheel
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On payday he spends money like a big shot, buying drinks for all.
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| a big wheel |
a person with power, a big shot
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Bing has been acting like a big wheel since he got promoted.
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| a big wig |
an important person, a president etc., VIP
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Barry is a big wig in Gulf Oil - a vice president or something.
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| a bimbo |
a foolish girl, an airhead
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Don't call any girl a bimbo, please.
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