At the end of one's rope
- at the limit of one's ability to cope
They are at the end of my rope about their financial losses and sinking business.
Attend to someone
- take care or deal with someone
My friend attended to my boss before talking to me.
Back on one's feet
- return to good financial or physical health
She is now back on her feet after a week of bed rest.
Back out
- withdraw from an agreement or promise
The film producer backed out of the commitment to offer me a role.
Back to the drawing board
- back to the original or an earlier stage of planning or development
Our plan didn't work out so it's back to the drawing board.
Bail someone or something out
- help or rescue
The police are trying to bail out the hostages.
Bank on
- be sure of, count on
I can bank on him to be the topper of the university.
Bark up the wrong tree
- make a wrong assumption about something
She is barking up the wrong tree in suspecting her husband.
Beat around the bush
- delay in speaking a subject directly or speaking indirectly
Stop beating around the bush and come to the point.
Beat someone to the punch (draw)
- do something before others
I wanted to have the new car but Sally beat me to the punch.
(have a) Bee in one's bonnet
- have an idea that continually occupies one's thoughts.
Bill's got a bee in his bonnet about burglars; he's always imagining strange noises.
(do something) Behind someone's back
- without someone's knowledge
I am very upset because my family went to the mall behind my back.
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