throw the bull

Banbury story of a cock and a bull

A roundabout, nonsensical story.

bull in a china shop

A person who is clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.

bull session

An informal discursive group discussion, often one where politics, economics or current events are discussed.

grab the bull by the horns

Synonym of take the bull by the horns.

lock someone up and throw away the key

To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

shoot the bull

To chinwag; to talk idly.

stone's throw

A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

throw a bone to

To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.