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

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

bum rap 

unfair blame, unjust sentence (english slang)

It was a bum rap. Eddie didn't steal those paintings.

bum rap 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