| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a blank look |
eyes show that a person does not understand, the lights are on but...
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When I called her name, she gave me a blank look, as though she didn't know me.
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| a blast |
a great time, a lot of fun
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The students were having a blast until the teacher walked in.
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| a blessing in disguise |
a problem that becomes a benefit or advantage
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The rainstorm was a blessing in disguise. It stopped the fire.
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| a blow job [B] |
giving oral sex to a man, fellatio
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If you want a blow job, you'll have to shower first.
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| a blowout |
to win by a large score, no contest
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"Did the Flames win?" "Ya, 11-2. It was a blowout."
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| a blowout |
a flat tire, a tire that breaks suddenly
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We were late because our van had a blowout on the freeway.
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| a bone to pick |
something to argue about, a matter to discuss
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Joe sounded angry when he said, "I have a bone to pick with you."
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| a breath of fresh air |
a nice change, a new presence
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Having Lan around the house is a breath of fresh air - she's so nice.
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| a breath of wind |
a breeze, a light wind
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In the evening, the lake was calm. There wasn't a breath of wind.
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| a brick |
a dependable person, a friend who always helps
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Parveen helped me get through my divorce. She's a real brick!
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