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build a fire under
To urge or force (a slow or unwilling person) to action; get (someone) moving; arouse.
The health department built a fire under the restaurant owner and got him to clean the place up by threatening to cancel his license.
build castles in the air
build castles in Spain
To make impossible or imaginary plans, dream about future successes that are unlikely.
To build castles in Spain is natural for young people and they may work hard enough to get part of their wishes.
He liked to build castles in the air, but never succeeded in anything.
build on sand
To lay a weak or insufficient foundation for a building, a business, or a relationship.
"I don't want to build my business on sand," John said, "so please. Dad, give me that loan I requested."
bull in a china shop
A rough or clumsy person who says or does something to anger others or upset plans; a tactless person.
We were talking politely and carefully with the teacher about a class party, but John came in like a bull in a china shop and his rough talk made the teacher say no.
bullet lane
The passing lane.
Move over into the bullet lane, this eighteen wheeler is moving too slow.
bullshit artist
A person who habitually makes exaggerated or insincerely flattering speeches designed to impress others.
Joe is a regular bullshit artist, small wonder he keeps getting promoted ahead of everyone else.
bum around
To aimlessly wander in no definite direction, like a vagabond.
Jim had been bumming around in the desert for three days and nights before he was able to remember how he got there in the first place.
bundle of laughs
A very amusing person, thing, or event.
Очень забавный человек, вещь или событие.
He may look serious, but once you get to know him, he’s a real bundle of laughs.
Он может казаться серьезным, но как только вы узнаете его поближе, поймете что он очень юморной.
Uncle Lester tells so many jokes that he is a bundle of laughs.
Дядя Лестер рассказывает столько анекдотов, он очень забавный.
When times get tough, it’s important to find a bundle of laughs to lighten the mood.
Когда наступают трудные времена, важно найти повод для смеха, чтобы поднять настроение.