Idioms beginning with P

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put damper on

Meaning: to discourage someone from doing something that they want to

Example: The rain today put a damper on the picnic plans. Read more ➺


pour cold water on

Meaning: deter or discourage somebody

Example: It is not nice to pour cold water on someone's plan when you do not want to be a part of it in the first place. Read more ➺


put the cart before the horse

Meaning: to do things in the wrong order or sequence

Example: Aren't you putting the cart before the horse in decorating your new office? You haven't even been awarded the job yet. Read more ➺


give airs

Meaning: to be pretentious/showy

Example: Susan is a very smart girl but the fact that she gives herself airs about her job makes me like her a little less. Read more ➺


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