Идиомы на букву B
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behind (someone's) back
за чьей-то спиной, тайноI hate people who gossip behind my back.
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behind closed doors
за закрытыми дверями, по секрету, в тайне от другихThe meeting devoted to the financial situation of the firm took place behind closed doors.
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behind one's back
(делать что-либо) за чьей-либо спинойI hate people who gossip behind my back.
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behind schedule
опаздывать, не успевать делать что-либо в срокLinda was afraid she might be behind schedule to hand in her term paper.
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behind the eight ball
оказаться в невыгодном положении (досл. чёрный шар под номером 8 в бильярде)Benny seemed to be behind the eight ball; he didn't win a scholarship for which he had great hopes.
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behind the scenes
частным образом, не на виду у всехThe lawyer had to work behind the scenes to try and bail his client out.
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behind the times
быть старомоднымMy father's views and ideas are very much behind the times.
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brains behind (something)
человек, разработавший удачный план, проект и т.д.I know for sure that Mr. Smith is the brains behind the new project.
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burn one's bridges behind one
сжечь за собой мосты, отрезать путь к отступлениюThe sportsman burned his bridges behind him when he decided to leave his team for ever.