Definitions by VAKI5

blessing in disguise 

a problem that becomes a benefit or advantage

The rainstorm was a blessing in disguise. It stopped the fire.

blessing in disguise by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

blowout 

to win by a large score (english slang)

"Did the Flames win?" "Ya, 11-2. It was a blowout."

blowout by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bone to pick 

something to argue about, a matter to discuss

Joe sounded angry when he said, "I have a bone to pick with you."

bone to pick by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

breath of wind 

a breeze, a light wind

In the evening, the lake was calm. There wasn't a breath of wind.

breath of wind by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

brick

a dependable person, a friend who always helps (english slang)

Parveen helped me get through my divorce. She's a real brick!

brick by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

budding genius 

a child who appears to be very intelligent

The newspaper described Pam as "a budding genius" on the violin.

budding genius by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bull in a china shop 

a big, reckless person in a room full of fragile things

Imagine a 300-pound football player at a tea party, and you have a bull in a china shop.

bull in a china shop by VAKI5 May 9, 2005