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paint oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.Rate it:

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pair offTo separate into groups of two.Rate it:

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pair offTo join two people into a relationship.Rate it:

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pair upTo put into pairs; to put into a group of two.Rate it:

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pair upTo get into pairs; to join together to make a group of two.Rate it:

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palmed the ticketSharpie' kept his ticket, volunteered to 'Draw the Winning Ticket', reached into the barrel and withdrew his own 'winning ticket': It happened at the 'Marvin'' theater:Rate it:

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par dessus le marchéInto the bargain; Over and above.Rate it:

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parcel outTo divide into portions or chunks; to ration.Rate it:

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party crasherSomeone who attempts and often gains entry to a party or club to which they were not invited, often using social engineering techniques. The party crasher usually tries to blend into the party so as not to be kicked out.Rate it:

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pay one's duesTo acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.Rate it:

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pen inTo enclose in a pen To be stuck in a situation; to be forced into a situation by circumstances.Rate it:

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penny for your thoughtsUsed to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.Rate it:

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pétage de plombsDescent into madness, the act or process of going crazyRate it:

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pick one's noseThe act of picking one's nose, insertion of a finger or other object into one's nostril.Rate it:

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pie in the skyA belief that one's wildest dreams shall come true. A devotee, of pie in the sky is prone to believe the most impossible possibility. The taller the tale you can spin, the greater chance he'll buy into it!Rate it:

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piquer une colèreto fly into a rageRate it:

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pitAn enclosed area into which gamecocks, dogs, and other animals are brought to fight, or where dogs are trained to kill rats.Rate it:

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pitTo put (a dog) into a pit for fighting.Rate it:

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pitTo bring (something) into opposition with something else.Rate it:

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pitch intoTo attack; to assault; to abuse.Rate it:

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pizza tableA small, inedible, table-shaped object that sits on a pizza pie and holds up the top of the box the pie lies in, preventing it from settling into the pie.Rate it:

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plant outTo put into the ground outside, from a greenhouse or a plant pot.Rate it:

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play inTo pass the ball into an attacking position.Rate it:

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play into someone's handsTo act, or to manage matters, to someone's advantage or benefit.Rate it:

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play onto hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowledRate it:

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play one against anotherTo manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way that benefits the person carrying out the manipulation.Rate it:

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pleased as punchan expression of gratitude, joy, appreciation for some gift, service, reward, special treatment.Rate it:

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PLOKTAInitialism of press lots of keys to abort.Rate it:

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plough backTo reinvest profits into a businessRate it:

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plough intoTo crash into something.Rate it:

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plough intoTo invest a resource into somethingRate it:

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plough intoTo engage in some activity with vigorRate it:

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plow backTo reinvest profits into a businessRate it:

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plow intoTo crash into something.Rate it:

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plug upTo put a plug or bung into something to prevent leakage.Rate it:

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pocket-sizedsmall enough to fit into a pocketRate it:

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pognerto surprise, to run into, to find outRate it:

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poison tree bears poison fruitUnethical actions in the service of good intentions will have immoral or unethical consequences.Rate it:

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post offTo send through the postal service; to mail.Rate it:

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pot upTo put into a potRate it:

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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:

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pour honey into one's earTell someone something that they want to hear.Rate it:

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pour inTo flow or flood into something or somewhere.Rate it:

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pour outTo serve a drink into a cup or glass.Rate it:

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pour renfort de potageInto the bargain; In addition.Rate it:

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pour vous servirFormule de politesse dont on se sert pour dire à quelqu’un qu’on est à sa disposition pour lui rendre service.Rate it:

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press aheadTo continue towards an objectiveRate it:

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press chargesTo formally accuse a person of a crime, especially by an ordinary person.Rate it:

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press into serviceTo make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or willing to do; to make something serve a function, especially one it was not designed or intended for.Rate it:

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press onto persist, continue to advanceRate it:

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