Idioms beginning with P
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Meaning: to receive or express praise for a job well done
Example: He received a pat on the back from his boss from the new project that he landed. Read more ➺
Meaning: a motivational speech
Example: Last night, I met Sara for a pep talk because I had my interview the very next day. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop or slow down an activity
Example: The economic situation is not looking good because of Brexit and this making the Prime Minister put the brakes on international investments. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to portray or refer to something that is lovely to consider however is probably not going to happen
Example: Her dream of wanting to move to London to become a famous singer is a pie in the sky if you ask me. Read more ➺
Meaning: the work of a writer, anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
Example: The editorial was a fine piece of writing. Read more ➺
Meaning: a complex, tricky, or odd person
Example: My friend has the weirdest of opinions, he's a real piece of work. Read more ➺
Meaning: having a tendency to something - usually awful or unfortunate
Example: Kindly drive slow; this road is prone to accidents. Read more ➺
Meaning: criticizing someone for a fault that you have too
Example: I can't believe that you are upset because I was late. That is the pot calling the kettle black. Read more ➺
Meaning: to identify something within a group
Example: I have to go to the office to point out the person that keeps jamming the printer. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is a way of apologising for something that has been said or done
Example: Pardon me for offending you. I didn't realise that you were sensitive to the subject. Read more ➺
