put one’s mind to it
Definition: To apply oneself, to exert a directed effort. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
put on a brave face
Definition: to pretend that a problem doesn’t bother you. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
put money on somebody or something
Definition: to bet money or to believe that someone will accomplish something or that something will happen. Discuss this Idiom in the …
put a sock in it
Definition: To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pushing up daisies
Definition: Euphemism?for dying or death. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
push someone’s buttons
Definition: (also press someone’s buttons) draw a strong emotional reaction from someone, especially anger or sexual arousal. Discuss this Idiom in the …
pull the plug
Definition: To stop something. To bring something to an end. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pull the other leg
Definition: used when you do not believe what someone has just said. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pull somebody’s leg
Definition: to tease or fool someone when trying to convince them to believe something which is not true as a joke. Discuss …
public enemy number one
Definition: said about someone or something that people hate or approve of. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
practice makes perfect
Definition: By constantly practicing, you will become better. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pop one’s clogs
Definition: Euphemism?for dying or death. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
play the field
Definition: to have many sexual relationships. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
play second fiddle
Definition: to take a subordinate or weaker position than someone else. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
play cat and mouse
Definition: to tease, confuse or fool someone by trying to trick them into making a mistake so that you have an advantage …
play ball
Definition: to cooperate and agree to work with others. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
play away from home
Definition: to be unfaithful;to have sex with someone who is not your usual partner. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
play a joke
Definition: (also play trick) to deceive someone for fun. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pipe down
Definition: To shut-up or be quiet. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pig out
Definition: To eat alot and eat it quickly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pig in a poke
Definition: A deal that is made without first examining it. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
piece of cake
Definition: A job, task or other activity that is pleasant ? or, by extension, easy or simple. Discuss this Idiom in the …
picture paints a thousand words
Definition: (also a picture is worth a thousand words) a picture will be far more descriptive of something than words can ever …
picture of (good) health
Definition: in a very healthy condition. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pick up your ears
Definition: To listen very carefully. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pick of the bunch
Definition: (also the best of the bunch) the best. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
peeping tom
Definition: Someone who observes people in the nude or sexually active people, mainly for his own gratification. Discuss this Idiom in the …
pedal to the metal
Definition: To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pay lip service
Definition: an insincere loyalty, respect, or support for something Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pay dearly
Definition: to suffer because of a particlar action. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pass the hat around
Definition: (also pass the hat round) to collect money by asking people or organizations. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pass the buck
Definition: to blame others for something you shoud accept reponsibilty for. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pain in the neck
Definition: an annoyance. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pack a wallop
Definition: (also pack a punch) to provide energy, power, or excitement. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
over the top
Definition: Very excessive. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
over my dead body
Definition: If you say something will happen over your dead body, you mean that you will not allow it to happen. Discuss …
out on the town
Definition: To enjoy yourself by going out. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
out on a limb
Definition: When someone puts themself in a risky situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
out of the blue
Definition: something which is totally unexpected. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
on the same wavelength
Definition: thinking in the same pattern or in agreement. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
on the same page
Definition: When multiple people all agree on the same thing. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
on the fence
Definition: Undecided. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
on the face of it
Definition: on the surface. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
on pins and needles
Definition: Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
old wives’ tale
Definition: a wrong traditional theory or belief, often about health. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
off the record
Definition: Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn’t want attributed to him/her. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
off the hook
Definition: To escape a situation of responsibility, obligation, or (less frequently) danger. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
off one’s trolley
Definition: Crazy, demented, out of one’s mind, in a confused or befuddled state of mind, senile. Discuss this Idiom in the comments …
off one’s rocker
Definition: Insane. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
off on the wrong foot
Definition: Getting a bad start on a relationship or task. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.