| A | B |
| bite the bullet | brace yourself to endure with courage something painful |
| bite the dust | to die or fall in defeat |
| bite off more than you can chew | to take on a task that is more than you can accomplish |
| hold down the fort | to keep watch over a place |
| hitch your wagon to a star | to try to reach the highest level |
| highway robbery | extremely high price |
| high horse | acting superior as if you were better than other people |
| behind the eight ball | out of luck or in a difficult position |