idioms

  birds and the bees (the fact about sex and reproduction) Some parents never tell their children about the birds and the bees. I will tell you all about the birds and the bees tomorrow.     – English Vocabulary

bird has flown (the person you are looking for has escaped or disappeared) I don’t think you can find him here. The bird has flown. The police surrounded the area in the middle of the night, but the bird had flown.     – English Vocabulary

big fish in a small pond (an important person in a small group or organization) In our company, Doctor Gomez is a big fish in a small pond. (someone who is important but only in a small group or organization) Colin was a big fish in a small pond here, …

bet on the wrong horse (support a person or action that ultimately fails) I don’t want to bet on the wrong horse, but I think Jimmy is a better candidate. I think you bet on the wrong horse by investing your money in the stock market.   – English Vocabulary

bell the cat (to do a daring, risky, or dangerous task) Someone has to bell the cat, even though the task is very dangerous. Your suggestion is very good, but who is going to bell the cat?     – English Vocabulary