P
Idioms beginning with "P"
Part of speech, explanation, example sentences, pronunciation
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Contents of P:
[plague on both your houses] or [plague o' both your houses]
Bad luck to both of you! — Used to show disgust at those who wont stop quarreling.
* /The bus drivers went on strike because the bus company would not raise their pay. After several weeks, […]
[plain] or [smooth sailing] {n. phr.}
An uncomplicated, unhampered, or easy course.
For a graduate of such a famous university as he was, that assignment was plain sailing.
[plain Jane] {n. phr.}
A common or simple looking young woman or girl.
When we were in school, Ann was a plain Jane, but she blossomed out and even won the title of Miss Indiana.
[plain white wrapper] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}
Unmarked police car.
There's a plain white wrapper at your rear door!
See: [BROWN PAPER BAG].
[plan on] {v.}
1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with a verbal noun.
I plan on going to the movies after I finish my homework.
Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game.
Syn.: [FIGURE ON].
2. To think you will do or […]
[platonic love] {n. phr.}
Great affection toward another person without sex.
They are platonic lovers; they do everything together except make love.