
backer |
supporter, often financial support |
Example: |
Their main backer is Pirelli. |
bad-mouth |
to talk badly about someone or something |
Example: |
She is always bad-mouthing her colleagues. |
ball in someone's court |
to be someone else's turn |
Example: |
The ball's in their court now. They will either buy or sell the company. |
ball park figure |
an estimate |
Example: |
We know that an exact figure is difficult, but could you give us a ball park figure so we can talk to the directors. |
baloney |
nonsense |
Example: |
You're talking baloney again, Jim. Think before you speak. |
banana-head |
a person who is stupid |
Example: |
We can't do that, you banana-head. It would make to cost too high. |
banana republic |
an often small country with a very unstable goverment |
Example: |
This company is like a banana republic. Policy changes from one second to another. |
bang |
some excitement |
Example: |
They got a bang out of your new ideas. |
bang for the buck |
value for money |
Example: |
There products are very good, you get a lot of bang for the buck. |
banker's hours |
short working hours |
Example: |
After they cut his pay he started working banker's hours. He has no interest in his work anymore. |