Definitions by VAKI5

on edge 

not relaxed, nervous, anxious, edgy

Gina's a little on edge. She gets her test results back today.

on edge by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bee in her bonnet 

upset, a bit angry, on edge

Aunt Betsy was kind of cranky, like she had a bee in her bonnet.

bee in her bonnet by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bawling out

a scolding, a lecture, an earful, catch it

When I forgot to do my chores Dad gave me a bawling out.

bawling out by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

beehive of activity 

a busy place, a room full of working people

The kids are making crafts. It's a beehive of activity in there!

beehive of activity by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bed of roses 

an easy life, a pleasant place to work or stay

Who said that retirement is a bed of roses?

bed of roses by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

basket case 

a person who is very nervous

If Gloria has one more crisis, she'll be a basket case.

basket case by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

big rig 

a big truck, a semi-trailer truck

Do you have a driver's license? Have you ever driven a big rig?

big rig by VAKI5 May 9, 2005