The idiom means, essentially, “in general” or “generally speaking.” As with many idioms in use in the English language, this one has its roots in ….
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BLUF: (Bottom Line Up Front) The plural of bus is buses. bus: a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route ….
BLUF: (Bottom Line Up Front) The plural of buffalo is buffalo or buffaloes or buffalos. buffalo: a large North American bison (Bison bison) that has ….
To broach a subject is to bring it up. A brooch is a decorative pin. These words both come from a word root meaning “something ….
Bridal refers to something to do with a bride or a wedding. It comes from the Old English word brydealo for wedding feast. It’s formed ….
A breach is a break — whether it’s a breach in contract or a breach in a dam. A breach is a violation of a ….
BLUF: (Bottom Line Up Front) The plural of boar is boar or less commonly boars. boar: the male of any of several mammals (such as ….
BLUF: (Bottom Line Up Front) The plural of blood is blood. Blood is a non-countable noun. It has no plural. blood: the fluid that circulates ….
BLUF: (Bottom Line Up Front) The plural of bison is bison. bison: any of several large bovine mammals (genus Bison) that have a long, broad ….
A bite is a portion that is taken away by the rasping of teeth or the wound left from the rasping of teeth. A bite ….