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play the ball and not the manTo object to someone's argument by attacking the argument itself instead of them or a facet of their personality; to avoid or make the opposite of an ad hominem attack. Usually considered a positive action, and an avoidance of a fallacious argumentative technique. Often used in comparison to play the man and not the ball.Rate it:

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Play the FireTaking unnecessary risk, or cautiously putting oneself in a dangerous situation, inviting dangerRate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their personality instead of the argument itself; to make an ad hominem attack.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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play with fireTo put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.Rate it:

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plug outTo unplug; to remove from its socket.Rate it:

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

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pognerto make out, or to make love or have sexRate it:

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point outTo tell, remind, indicate to someone.Rate it:

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point outTo identify with a bodily gesture, notably by pointing a finger or implement.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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poke outTo be barely visible past an obstruction or obstructions; to protrude.Rate it:

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

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poke outTo cause to protrude or emerge.Rate it:

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poke outTo remove by poking.Rate it:

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poke someone's eye outTo damage or harm someone's eye to the point that it can no longer see.Rate it:

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pony up!Fulfill your promise, pay your dues, PITCH-IN, help-out, toss-in a few sheckels;Rate it:

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poop outTo quit due to tirednessRate it:

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poop outTo defecateRate it:

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pop a cap in someone's assTo shoot someone with a gun.Rate it:

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pop offTo kill someone.Rate it:

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pop outTo leave a room or building with the expectation of returning soon.Rate it:

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pop someone's cherryTo deflower someone.Rate it:

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pôr lenha na fogueirato add fuel to fireRate it:

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pork outSynonym of blimp outRate it:

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portā ingredi, exireto go in at, go out of a gate.Rate it:

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portion outTo distribute in portions or shares; to apportion or allot.Rate it:

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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:

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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:

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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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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 outTo type on a keyboard by writing quickly; to write quickly or compose a finished piece of writing quickly.Rate it:

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pound outTo perform very loudly.Rate it:

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pound outTo achieve using strength or endurance.Rate it:

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pour fuel on the fireSynonym of add fuel to the fireRate it:

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pour gasoline on the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.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 oil on troubled watersTo calm something or someone who is tenacious or misbehaving.Rate it:

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Pour Oil on Troubled WatersTo calm down the tense situation, to sooth someone in anger or tensionRate it:

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pour one's heart outTo express one's innermost thoughts or feelings.Rate it:

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pour outTo leave a place quickly, and in large numbers.Rate it:

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pour outTo talk volubly and deeply. Usually implies telling the truth.Rate it:

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

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power behind the throneSomeone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.Rate it:

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prendre un air de feuTo go near the fire for a few minutes to warm oneself.Rate it:

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preparar, apontar, fogoready, aim, fireRate 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 outExtinguish by crushing; as a cigar.Rate it:

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press outObtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.Rate it:

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