Idiom and Meaning

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Idiom and Meaning B 1.) Leave somebody holding the baby -----> If someone is left holding the baby, they are made responsible for a problem that others don't want to deal with. "When the angry customer started to complain, my colleague disappeared and left me holding the baby." 2.) Back or bet on the wrong horse -----> If you back or bet on the wrong horse, for example the loser in a contest, match or election, you support the wrong person. "When I voted for him, I was convinced he would win, but I backed the wrong horse!" 3.) Get off my back! -----> If you tell somebody to get off your back, you ask them to stop finding faults or criticizing you. 4.) In the back of beyond ---->This expression is used to describe an isolated place located far from any town. "It took us hours to find Jack's house. He lives in the back of beyond!" 5.) On the back burner ----- >If you put a project or issue on the back burner, you decide to deal with it at a later date because you do not consider it to be that urgent or important. "When Julie was offered a promotion, she put her MBA plans on the back burner." 6.) Back to the salt mines ------>Saying that you have to go back to the salt mines is a humorous way of talking about returning to work, usually with some reluctance. "We get two days off at Christmas and then it's back to the salt mines!" 7.) Back to square one ----->To say that someone is back to square one, means that they have not succeeded in what they were trying to do, and so they have to start again. "When the plans were refused, it was back to square one for the architect." 8.) Backhanded compliment ------> A remark that appears to express admiration but could also be interpreted as an insult is called a backhanded compliment. "He said my presentation was 'surprisingly clear' - how's that for a backhanded compliment!" 9.) Back-of-the-envelope calculation ----->This expression refers to quick approximate calculation done informally, as on the back of an envelope. "I don't need the exact amount. Just give me a back-of-the-envelope calculation." 10.) Back-room boys ----->This term refers to people who do important work but have no contact with the public. "Back-room boys don't always receive the credit they deserve for their work."