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Letter: p
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 589 (50 per page)Pulling power
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pulling power (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Ability to attract people.
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pulling power (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Ability to attract people.
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Pump iron
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pump iron (third-person singular simple present pumps iron, present participle pumping iron, simple past and past participle pumped iron)
1. (idiomatic) To lift weights; to engage in weight or strength training.
? Her upper body strength has been improving since she started pumping iron at the gym.
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pump iron (third-person singular simple present pumps iron, present participle pumping iron, simple past and past participle pumped iron)
1. (idiomatic) To lift weights; to engage in weight or strength training.
? Her upper body strength has been improving since she started pumping iron at the gym.
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Pump out
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pump out (third-person singular simple present pumps out, present participle pumping out, simple past and past participle pumped out)
1. to remove liquid using a pump
2. (idiomatic) to produce in large quantities
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pump out (third-person singular simple present pumps out, present participle pumping out, simple past and past participle pumped out)
1. to remove liquid using a pump
2. (idiomatic) to produce in large quantities
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Pumpkin head
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pumpkin head (plural pumpkin heads)
1. (idiomatic, US, prison, slang) a severe head injury resulting from a beating.
2. (slang) an Asian, who are reputed to have big round heads
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pumpkin head (plural pumpkin heads)
1. (idiomatic, US, prison, slang) a severe head injury resulting from a beating.
2. (slang) an Asian, who are reputed to have big round heads
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Punch above one's weight
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If you punch above your weight, you try to perform at a level that is beyond your ability.
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She submitted her idea for the 'invention of the year' award, knowing that she was punching above her weight.
If you punch above your weight, you try to perform at a level that is beyond your ability.
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She submitted her idea for the 'invention of the year' award, knowing that she was punching above her weight.
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Punch below one's weight
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punch below one's weight
1. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
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punch below one's weight
1. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
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Punch line
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The punch line is the funny sentence that ends a joke or an amusing story.
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When my dad tells jokes, he never gets the punch line right!
The punch line is the funny sentence that ends a joke or an amusing story.
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When my dad tells jokes, he never gets the punch line right!
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Pure and simple
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pure and simple
1. (idiomatic) Plain and unadorned.
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pure and simple
1. (idiomatic) Plain and unadorned.
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Pure as the driven snow
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as pure as the driven snow (not comparable)
1. (simile) extremely pure; totally pure (typically "pure" in the sense of "virtuous").
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as pure as the driven snow (not comparable)
1. (simile) extremely pure; totally pure (typically "pure" in the sense of "virtuous").
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Pure finder
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pure finder (plural pure finders)
1. (obsolete) Someone who collected dog faeces for sale to tanneries (which used it as a siccative for bookbinding leather). Undertaken by old women in Britain in the 18th century. (Reference: Robert Hughes, The Fatal Shore, 1987, paperback 1996 ISBN 1-86046-150-6 chapter 1 page 21.)
? 1851: The pure-finders meet with a ready market f
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pure finder (plural pure finders)
1. (obsolete) Someone who collected dog faeces for sale to tanneries (which used it as a siccative for bookbinding leather). Undertaken by old women in Britain in the 18th century. (Reference: Robert Hughes, The Fatal Shore, 1987, paperback 1996 ISBN 1-86046-150-6 chapter 1 page 21.)
? 1851: The pure-finders meet with a ready market f
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Purely and simply
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purely and simply (comparative more purely and simply, superlative most purely and simply)
1. (idiomatic) In a pure and simple manner.
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purely and simply (comparative more purely and simply, superlative most purely and simply)
1. (idiomatic) In a pure and simple manner.
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Purple prose
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purple prose (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Extravagant or flowery writing, especially in a literary work.
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purple prose (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Extravagant or flowery writing, especially in a literary work.
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Purple state
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purple state (plural purple states)
1. (US, idiomatic) Somewhat whimsical synonym for swing state. (In the modern United States) a state that may support the Democratic or Republican Party (purple states, states that vote for Democratic or Republican Party in general, being red states in some given elections and blue states in other given elections).
:: New Hampshire, New England'
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purple state (plural purple states)
1. (US, idiomatic) Somewhat whimsical synonym for swing state. (In the modern United States) a state that may support the Democratic or Republican Party (purple states, states that vote for Democratic or Republican Party in general, being red states in some given elections and blue states in other given elections).
:: New Hampshire, New England'
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Push in
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push in
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) to jump the queue
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push in
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) to jump the queue
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Push it
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push it (third-person singular simple present pushes it, present participle pushing it, simple past and past participle pushed it)
1. (idiomatic) To make an extraordinary or risky effort; to behave in a way which tests the limits; to expect too much.
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push it (third-person singular simple present pushes it, present participle pushing it, simple past and past participle pushed it)
1. (idiomatic) To make an extraordinary or risky effort; to behave in a way which tests the limits; to expect too much.
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Push one's luck
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If you push your luck, you try to get more than what you have already obtained and risk spoiling the situation.
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You've got your father's permission to go to the concert. Don't push your luck by trying to borrow his car.
If you push your luck, you try to get more than what you have already obtained and risk spoiling the situation.
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You've got your father's permission to go to the concert. Don't push your luck by trying to borrow his car.
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Push someone's buttons
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to push someone's buttons (third-person singular simple present pushes someone's buttons, present participle pushing someone's buttons, simple past and past participle pushed someone's buttons)
1. (idiomatic) To do specific things to anger someone (less commonly, sexually arouse or otherwise elicit a strong reaction), especially intentionally or maliciously.
? You really kne
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to push someone's buttons (third-person singular simple present pushes someone's buttons, present participle pushing someone's buttons, simple past and past participle pushed someone's buttons)
1. (idiomatic) To do specific things to anger someone (less commonly, sexually arouse or otherwise elicit a strong reaction), especially intentionally or maliciously.
? You really kne
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Push the boat out
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push the boat out
1. (UK, idiomatic) to do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.
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push the boat out
1. (UK, idiomatic) to do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.
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Push the envelope
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push the envelope
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to go beyond established limits; to pioneer.
? They pushed the envelope on pricing derivatives.
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push the envelope
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to go beyond established limits; to pioneer.
? They pushed the envelope on pricing derivatives.
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Pushing up daisies
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pushing up daisies
1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Dead.
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pushing up daisies
1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Dead.
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Pushing up the daisies
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To say that someone is pushing up the daisies means that they are dead.
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Old Johnny Barnes? He's been pushing up the daisies for over 10 years!
To say that someone is pushing up the daisies means that they are dead.
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Old Johnny Barnes? He's been pushing up the daisies for over 10 years!
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Pushing up thedaisies
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To say that someone is pushing up the daisies means that they are dead.
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Old Johnny Barnes? He's been pushing up the daisies for over 10 years!
To say that someone is pushing up the daisies means that they are dead.
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Old Johnny Barnes? He's been pushing up the daisies for over 10 years!
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Pussy out
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pussy out
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to fail to do something because of cowardice
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pussy out
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to fail to do something because of cowardice
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Put a damper on
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put a damper on
1. (idiomatic) To stop people from enjoying an activity
? John told us he had lost his job, which put a damper on the celebrations.
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put a damper on
1. (idiomatic) To stop people from enjoying an activity
? John told us he had lost his job, which put a damper on the celebrations.
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Put a finger on something
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If you are able to identify or understand something such as the cause of a problem or the solution to it, you put your finger on it.
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The atmosphere at the meeting was strange, but Marie couldn't put a finger on the cause of it.
If you are able to identify or understand something such as the cause of a problem or the solution to it, you put your finger on it.
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The atmosphere at the meeting was strange, but Marie couldn't put a finger on the cause of it.
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Put a foot wrong
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put a foot wrong
1. (idiomatic) To make a mistake.
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put a foot wrong
1. (idiomatic) To make a mistake.
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Put a lid on it
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put a lid on it
1. (idiomatic) (forceful) To be quiet; shut up; to stop talking about something or making noise.
? Oh, put a lid on it already! I heard you the first fourteen times.
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put a lid on it
1. (idiomatic) (forceful) To be quiet; shut up; to stop talking about something or making noise.
? Oh, put a lid on it already! I heard you the first fourteen times.
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Put a sock in it
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put a sock in it (third-person singular simple present puts a sock in it, present participle putting a sock in it, simple past and past participle put a sock in it)
1. (idiomatic) To stop talking; to be quiet; to shut one's mouth
? He went on and on until I finally told him to put a sock in it.
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put a sock in it (third-person singular simple present puts a sock in it, present participle putting a sock in it, simple past and past participle put a sock in it)
1. (idiomatic) To stop talking; to be quiet; to shut one's mouth
? He went on and on until I finally told him to put a sock in it.
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Put a spanner in the works
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To put a spanner in the works (or throw a (monkey) wrench) means to cause problems and prevent something from happening as planned.
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A new motorway was planned but a group of ecologists managed to put a spanner in the works.
To put a spanner in the works (or throw a (monkey) wrench) means to cause problems and prevent something from happening as planned.
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A new motorway was planned but a group of ecologists managed to put a spanner in the works.
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Put a stop to
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put a stop to
1. (idiomatic) To terminate or abolish something.
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put a stop to
1. (idiomatic) To terminate or abolish something.
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Put all one's eggs in one basket
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put all one's eggs in one basket
1. (idiomatic) To rely on a single source (as of income), rather than diversifying.
? They felt that buying more real estate than they already had would be putting all their eggs in one basket.
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put all one's eggs in one basket
1. (idiomatic) To rely on a single source (as of income), rather than diversifying.
? They felt that buying more real estate than they already had would be putting all their eggs in one basket.
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Put an end to
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put an end to
1. (transitive, idiomatic) to terminate or abolish something
? He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug.
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put an end to
1. (transitive, idiomatic) to terminate or abolish something
? He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug.
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Put back
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put back
1. (transitive) To return something to its original place.
? He carefully put the vase back on the shelf.
2. (transitive) To postpone an arranged event or appointment.
? The meeting has been put back to 5.00 pm.
3. (transitive, idiomatic) To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.
? You'll need to put that drink back quickly; it's very near
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put back
1. (transitive) To return something to its original place.
? He carefully put the vase back on the shelf.
2. (transitive) To postpone an arranged event or appointment.
? The meeting has been put back to 5.00 pm.
3. (transitive, idiomatic) To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.
? You'll need to put that drink back quickly; it's very near
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Put down
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put down (third-person singular simple present puts down, present participle putting down, simple past and past participle put down)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see put, down.
? Why don't you put down your briefcase and stay awhile?
2. (idiomatic) To insult, belittle, or demean.
? They frequently put down their little sis
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put down (third-person singular simple present puts down, present participle putting down, simple past and past participle put down)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see put, down.
? Why don't you put down your briefcase and stay awhile?
2. (idiomatic) To insult, belittle, or demean.
? They frequently put down their little sis
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Put down for
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to put down for
1. (idiomatic) to record that someone has offered to help, or contribute something.
? Put me down for one of the drivers.
? You can put my wife down for $10
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to put down for
1. (idiomatic) to record that someone has offered to help, or contribute something.
? Put me down for one of the drivers.
? You can put my wife down for $10
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Put down roots
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put down roots
1. (idiomatic) to do things which show that one wishes to stay put
? It might be hard for her to leave London after all these years, she's put down roots there.
2. (idiomatic) to feel that one belong in a place
? I haven't put down roots in this town yet, 'cause I've got trouble making friends here.
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put down roots
1. (idiomatic) to do things which show that one wishes to stay put
? It might be hard for her to leave London after all these years, she's put down roots there.
2. (idiomatic) to feel that one belong in a place
? I haven't put down roots in this town yet, 'cause I've got trouble making friends here.
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Put down to
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to put down to
1. (idiomatic) to state the cause of a situation.
? I put the high crime rate down to the high unemployment.
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to put down to
1. (idiomatic) to state the cause of a situation.
? I put the high crime rate down to the high unemployment.
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Put food on the table
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put food on the table
1. (idiomatic) To provide enough money to cover basic necessities.
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put food on the table
1. (idiomatic) To provide enough money to cover basic necessities.
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Put foot in mouth
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If you put your foot in your mouth, you say something that offends, upsets or embarrasses someone.
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She really put her foot in her mouth when she mentioned the housewarming party - Andy hadn't been invited.
If you put your foot in your mouth, you say something that offends, upsets or embarrasses someone.
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She really put her foot in her mouth when she mentioned the housewarming party - Andy hadn't been invited.
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Put forward
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put forward
1. (idiomatic) To propose for consideration.
? The Prime Minister put forward new plans to tackle corruption.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To change the time in a time zone to a later time.
? Don't forget that this Sunday we put the clocks forward an hour.
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put forward
1. (idiomatic) To propose for consideration.
? The Prime Minister put forward new plans to tackle corruption.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To change the time in a time zone to a later time.
? Don't forget that this Sunday we put the clocks forward an hour.
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Put hair on someone's chest
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put hair on someone's chest
1. (idiomatic) To make a person (especially a male) stronger or more masculine or mature.
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put hair on someone's chest
1. (idiomatic) To make a person (especially a male) stronger or more masculine or mature.
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Put house in order
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If you tell someone to put their house in order, you are saying that they should organize their own affairs or take care of their own problems before giving advice to other people.
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You should put your house in order before telling me what to do!
If you tell someone to put their house in order, you are saying that they should organize their own affairs or take care of their own problems before giving advice to other people.
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You should put your house in order before telling me what to do!
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Put in motion
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put in motion
1. (idiomatic) to trigger movement, to get going
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put in motion
1. (idiomatic) to trigger movement, to get going
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Put in the picture
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If you give somebody all the information necessary to enable them to fully understand a situation, you put them in the picture.
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Some changes were made during your absence. Let me put you in the picture.
If you give somebody all the information necessary to enable them to fully understand a situation, you put them in the picture.
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Some changes were made during your absence. Let me put you in the picture.
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Put in with
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put in with
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To commit to something with; to partner with.
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put in with
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To commit to something with; to partner with.
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Put into practice
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put into practice (third-person singular simple present puts into practice, present participle putting into practice, simple past and past participle put into practice)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To make (something) a practical reality.
? But there remain two problems to resolve before the plan can be put into practice.
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put into practice (third-person singular simple present puts into practice, present participle putting into practice, simple past and past participle put into practice)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To make (something) a practical reality.
? But there remain two problems to resolve before the plan can be put into practice.
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Put it there
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put it there! (imperative only)
1. (idiomatic) An invitation for the addressee to slap the speaker's palm.
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put it there! (imperative only)
1. (idiomatic) An invitation for the addressee to slap the speaker's palm.
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Put lipstick on a pig
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put lipstick on a pig (third-person singular simple present puts lipstick on a pig, present participle putting lipstick on a pig, simple past and past participle put lipstick on a pig)
1. (idiomatic) To superficially alter something in the hope of making it seem more appealing than it is in actuality.
? That new box is like putting lipstick on a pig. It's still the sa
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put lipstick on a pig (third-person singular simple present puts lipstick on a pig, present participle putting lipstick on a pig, simple past and past participle put lipstick on a pig)
1. (idiomatic) To superficially alter something in the hope of making it seem more appealing than it is in actuality.
? That new box is like putting lipstick on a pig. It's still the sa
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Put money where mouth is
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If you put your money where your mouth is, not only do you express your interest, you give financial support to causes that you believe in.
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If people are really interested in helping the underprivileged, they should put their money where their mouth is.
If you put your money where your mouth is, not only do you express your interest, you give financial support to causes that you believe in.
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If people are really interested in helping the underprivileged, they should put their money where their mouth is.
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Put money where mouth is
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If you put your money where your mouth is, not only do you express your interest, you give financial support to causes that you believe in.
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If people are really interested in helping the underprivileged, they should put their money where their mouth is.
If you put your money where your mouth is, not only do you express your interest, you give financial support to causes that you believe in.
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If people are really interested in helping the underprivileged, they should put their money where their mouth is.
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