Idioms beginning with P
Meaning: something that is a basic or essential element of the whole
Example: Darkness is part and parcel of the night. Read on
Meaning: try to calm, soothe or placate a problematic situation
Example: She's such a calm person; last week, the whole office was in uproar until she stepped in and poured oil on troubled waters. Read on
Meaning: to agree by word of mouth only
Example: He paid lip service to the cause, but he hasn't lent a hand yet. Read on
Meaning: easier to stop problems than correct them later
Example: It is good to keep vaccinations up to date as prevention is better than cure. Read on
Meaning: an impossibility
Example: His plans of becoming an astronaut are a pipe dream, he should be more realistic. Read on
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 on
Meaning: a motivational speech
Example: Last night, I met Sara for a pep talk because I had my interview the very next day. Read on
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 on
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 on
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 on
