Definitions by VAKI5

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

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

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

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

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

big shot 

an important person, a boss, a big wheel

On payday he spends money like a big shot, buying drinks for all.

big shot by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

big wig 

an important person, a president etc., VIP, someone who know what time it is, a leader of a group

Barry is a big wig in Gulf Oil - a vice president or something.

big wig by VAKI5 May 9, 2005