She grew up in a badly-off family.

The balance of payments is a crucial indicator of a country's economic health.

The balance of power between the two countries has shifted in recent years.

The balance of trade between the two countries has been steadily increasing.

The meteor streaked across the sky like a ball of fire.

Her prediction was bang on.

I set up a bankers order to automatically transfer money from my savings account to my investment account every month.

The street performer played a beautiful melody on his barrel organ.

He received a base on balls and advanced to first base.

The donkey is often referred to as a beast of burden.