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poster childOne who is a prototypical or quintessential example of something.Rate it:
poster girlSee poster child.Rate it:
postgasmThe period immediately following an orgasm.Rate it:
postponeto cancel until a future a timeRate it:
pot calling the kettle blackA situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser has or shares.Rate it:
pot upTo put into a potRate it:
pot, meet kettleUsed to draw attention to hypocrisy; a reference to the saying, "pot calling the kettle black" (see under another entry: "pot calling the kettle black"; it's the same as saying, "that's true of YOU" (and mayor may not be true of me, or not as much)Rate it:
potato chaserAn Asian person with a strong inclination and attraction toward White men.Rate it:
potato chipSnack foodRate it:
potato sackA heavy-duty, reusable, burlap bag.Rate it:
potato saladA picnic or side dish made from mashed or cubed cooked potatoes including some or all of the following: mayonnaise, onions, pickles, boiled eggs, bacon, and spices. Typically served cold.Rate it:
potato skinsAn appetizer made by halving a baked potato, scooping out most of the inside, mixing that with cheese, sour cream, and chives and placing that mixture back into the potato skin then baking until crisp.Rate it:
Potemkin villageAny false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances.Rate it:
potluckQuaint {American ?} social gathering, mayhaps hosted by an entity. Attendees bring 'dish to pass'; {Luck of Pot} 'Purpose'; Good Food, Goodwill, Good-Gab:Rate it:
potterGod, the creator.Rate it:
potterOne who makes pots and other ceramic wares.Rate it:
potterOne who places flowers or other plants inside their pots.Rate it:
potter aboutTo potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.Rate it:
potter aroundTo potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.Rate it:
potter's clayA nation or kingdom.Rate it:
potter's clayA person or people created and shaped by God.Rate it:
potter's clayI am the potter’s clay.Rate it:
potter's clayThe clay used by a potter.Rate it:
potter's clayWe are but potter’s clay.Rate it:
potter's fieldA public place where strangers, paupers, and criminals are buried.Rate it:
potty mouthThe characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.Rate it:
pound a beatTo walk a regular route.Rate it:
pound for poundAlternative spelling of pound-for-poundRate it:
pound of fleshSomething which is owed and which will be hurtful or difficult to provide; a debt owed to someone who is merciless and demanding.Rate it:
pound outTo perform very loudly.Rate it:
pound outTo type on a keyboard by writing quickly; to write quickly or compose a finished piece of writing quickly.Rate it:
pound outTo achieve using strength or endurance.Rate it:
pound sandTo engage in a futile activity.Rate it:
pound the pavementTo campaign diligently; to seek something, such as business, employment, or answers.Rate it:
pound the pavementTo travel on foot; to walk or run.Rate it:
pour cold water onTo belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.Rate it:
pour downTo rain heavily.Rate it:
pour down the drainto waste prior work by subsequent bad decisionsRate it:
pour forthTo emit in large quantity or large numbers.Rate it:
pour forthTo appear in large quantity or large numbers.Rate it:
pour forthTo be uttered, especially in a long flow of speech.Rate it:
pour fuel on the fireSynonym of add fuel to the fireRate it:
pour gasoline on the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.Rate it:
pour honey in one's earTell someone something that they want to hear.Rate it:
pour honey into one's earTell someone something that they want to hear.Rate it:
pour inTo flow or flood into something or somewhere.Rate it:
pour inTo arrive in great amounts.Rate it:
pour inTo fill something with by pouring.Rate it:
pour oil on troubled watersTo calm something or someone who is tenacious or misbehaving.Rate it:
Pour Oil on Troubled WatersTo calm down the tense situation, to sooth someone in anger or tensionRate it:

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