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poena afficere aliquem (Off. 2. 5. 18)to punish some one.Rate it:

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poenam petere, repetere ab aliquoto exact a penalty from some one.Rate it:

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poenas (graves) dare alicuito be (heavily) punished by some one.Rate it:

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poenas alicui pendere (alicuius rei)to be punished by some one (on account of a thing).Rate it:

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poenas alicuius or alicuius rei repetere ab aliquoto revenge oneself on another for a thing or on some one's behalf.Rate it:

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poenas alicuius persequito exact a penalty from some one.Rate it:

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poenas expetere ab aliquoto exact a penalty from some one.Rate it:

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poesis genus ad Romanos transferreto transplant to Rome one of the branches of poesy.Rate it:

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pognerto take or acquire somethingRate it:

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point manA most trusted assistant or associate; the person to upon whom one would most rely.Rate it:

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poison-pen letterA missive which is malicious, insulting, and/or defamatory toward a person, organization, or point of view, especially one which is unsigned.Rate 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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pole up one's assAn extremely uptight personalityRate it:

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ponere alicui, de quo disputetto set some one a theme for discussion.Rate it:

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poop one's pantsto defecate in one's clothes while wearing them.Rate it:

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

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pop one's clogsTo die.Rate it:

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pop one's corkTo become explosively angry.Rate it:

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pop one's corkTo suddenly behave irrationally; to go crazy.Rate it:

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pop one's corkTo ejaculate.Rate it:

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pop the cherryTo break the hymen; to lose one's virginity.Rate it:

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pose asTo pretend to be; to purport to be a person, or kind of person, that one is not.Rate it:

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possession is nine-tenths of the lawOne who has possession of a thing has some right to it; a popular statement of the doctrine of adverse possession.Rate it:

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possessione alicuius rei cedere alicui (Mil. 27. 75)to give up a thing to some one else.Rate it:

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post se relinquere aliquemto overtake and pass some one.Rate it:

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post upTo establish a position in the frontcourt on one side or the other of the free throw lane, especially used against smaller defenders.Rate it:

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

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postliminium (De Or. 1. 40. 181)a returning from exile to one's former privileges.Rate it:

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potterOne who makes pots and other ceramic wares.Rate it:

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potterOne who places flowers or other plants inside their pots.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 one's heart outTo express one's innermost thoughts or feelings.Rate it:

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pour qui connaîtTo any one who knows.Rate it:

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pour se faire la mainTo get one’s hand in (i.e. to get accustomed to the work).Rate it:

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povocare aliquem ad certamen singulareto challenge some one to single combat.Rate it:

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power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutelyThe corrupting influence of power is total when one's power is total.Lord Acton see: WikiquoteRate it:

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practice makes perfectIf one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it.Rate it:

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prae se agere hostemto drive the enemy before one.Rate it:

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praecurrere aliquem (celeritate)to overtake and pass some one.Rate it:

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praeficere aliquem bello gerendoto charge some one with the conduct of a war.Rate it:

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praeficere aliquem exercituito place some one at the head of an army, give him the command.Rate it:

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prendre à partto take asideRate it:

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prendre à tâcheTo make it one’s business.Rate it:

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prendre du champTo take a run (before leap); To have room before one (for an effort).Rate it:

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prendre l'eauto take in waterRate it:

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prendre l'habitTo become a monk or a nun (of the latter, To take the veil).Rate it:

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prendre l'occasion aux cheveuxTo take time by the forelock. Rate it:

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prendre la balle au bondNot to miss an opportunity; To take time by the forelock; To make hay while the sun shines.Rate it:

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prendre le chemin de l'école (or, des écoliers)To take the longest way (a roundabout way).Rate it:

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