Idioms beginning with P
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Meaning: as expected under the circumstances.
Example: Finding traffic on the way to work is par for the course in this city. Read more ➺
Meaning: to assign to a particular category, especially in a manner that is too rigid or exclusive.
Example: She felt that her colleagues had pigeonholed her as just a secretary. Read more ➺
Meaning: a job that is highly desirable or sought-after because of its perks, benefits, or prestige.
Example: She secured a plum job that doubled her salary and included a generous bonus package. Read more ➺
Meaning: make a conscious effort to spend as little money as possible in everyday life.
Example: Anna lost her job, and now she's pinching pennies to get by. Read more ➺
Meaning: to intentionally provoke or instigate a confrontation with someone who is known to be easily angered or irritated.
Example: Criticizing the boss's decisions is a sure way to poke the bear at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: completely different and opposite.
Example: In personality and culture, the couple are poles apart. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be dead and buried.
Example: I'll be pushing up daisies by the time she replies to my proposal. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extravagant or spend a lot of money on something, particularly for a celebration.
Example: Let us push the boat out and celebrate the win with a fancy dinner tonight. Read more ➺
Meaning: give responsibility for something important to another person.
Example: After a successful decade as CEO, he chose to pass the baton and retire. Read more ➺
Meaning: to self-reference someone who is in a bad mood and ready to fight.
Example: During the invasion, the soldiers were full of piss and vinegar, and therefore they went straight into the front lines. Read more ➺
