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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.
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 

In the evening, the lake was calm. There wasn't a breath of wind.
breath of wind by VAKI5 May 9, 2005
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.