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pitSomething particularly unpleasant.Rate it:

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pitch uponTo choose, to pick, to fix one's choice on something or someone.Rate it:

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plan outto plan, organize, make a plan for somethingRate it:

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plant a seedTo do something that will produce results or change in the future.Rate it:

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plant the seedsTo start something in motion; to begin an idea; to catalyze an action.Rate it:

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Platonem legere, lectitareto read Plato.Rate it:

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play alongTo take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.Rate it:

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play atTo do something in a manner that lacks seriousness, commitment, or professionalism.Rate it:

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Play Both Ends Against the MiddleTo take advantage by causing two opposing groups stand against each other, dishonestly misusing two forces for the sake of attaining ones selfish purposeRate it:

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play downTo make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.Rate it:

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play it by earTo do something by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur.Rate it:

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Play it by EarTo take ones next move when one is already faced with a situation, to devise or improvise thingsRate it:

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play it safeTo take a cautious, risk-free approach.Rate it:

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play offTo pretend not to be embarrassed, upset, impressed, or otherwise affected by something.Rate it:

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play possumTo dissemble or to feign ignorance; to disguise or conceal something in order to deceive.Rate it:

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play second fiddleTo play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.Rate it:

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Play Second FiddleTo be subservient to someone, to follow someone or somethingRate it:

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play upTo make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely or obvious; to showcase or highlight.Rate it:

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play withTo fiddle with; make small adjustments to, for example to something mechanical in order to improve its performance.Rate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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please take it down a notch or two!Your objections are expressed in strong tones of violence!Rate 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 throughTo persevere with an activity of consuming something, both literally and figuratively.Rate it:

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plow intoTo crash into something.Rate it:

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plow throughTo persevere with an activity of consuming something, both literally and figuratively.Rate it:

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

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plug upTo reinforce something weakRate it:

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plus fin que lui n'est pas bêteHe who can take him in is no fool.\n It would take a smart man to deceive him.Rate it:

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pognerto take or acquire somethingRate it:

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point fingersTo accuse people of being responsible for something bad.Rate it:

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Point of No ReturnCertain time or position after which it is impossible to retreat, change course or do somethingRate it:

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poisonSomething that harms a person or thing.Rate it:

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poison the wellTo discredit something or someone usually by presenting negative or irrelevant information; to cast aspersionsRate it:

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poisoned chaliceA scheme or instrument for causing death or harm, especially one which eventually brings about the downfall of its creator; something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful.Rate it:

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poke aboutTo search for something, especially in an unorganized wayRate it:

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poke aroundTo search for something, especially in an unorganized wayRate it:

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poke outTo emerge from behind, in, or under something.Rate it:

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polish offTo finish (complete) something (like food).Rate it:

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polish upTo polish something to make it shiny.Rate it:

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pony in the barnAn exciting and real prospect, something to be legitimately excited about.Rate it:

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pop offTo take action in a sudden, hostile manner.Rate it:

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pore overTo examine something carefully and attentively.Rate it:

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poster childOne who is a prototypical or quintessential example of something.Rate it:

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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:

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pound the pavementTo campaign diligently; to seek something, such as business, employment, or answers.Rate it:

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pour honey in one's earTell someone something that they want to hear.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 inTo fill something with by pouring.Rate it:

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