P
Idioms beginning with "P"
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Contents of P:
[plow into] {v.}
1. To attack vigorously.
He plowed into his work and finished it in a few hours.
2. To crash into with force.
A truck plowed into my car and smashed the fender.
[pluck up] {v.}
1. To have (courage) by your own effort; make yourself have (courage).
In spite of failure, he plucked up heart to continue.
He plucked up courage when he saw a glimmer of hope.
2. To become happier; feel better; cheer up.
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[plug in] {v. phr.}
To connect (an electrical appliance) to a power wire by putting its plug into a receptacle or hole.
The integrated circuit has multiplied the number of small radios that need not be plugged in.
[plug into] {v.}
To connect (an electrical appliance) to a power wire by inserting its plug into a receptacle or hole.
He thought he had left the lamp plugged into the wall, and so was puzzled when it wouldn't light that night.
[plume oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary}
To be proud of yourself; boast.
He plumed himself on having the belle of the ball as his date.
He plumed himself on his successful planning in the election.
* /She plumed herself on the grace with which […]
[plunk down] {v.}, {informal}
1. To drop down; fall.
After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest.
2. To drop something noisily or firmly.
He plunked the heavy suitcase down at the station.
3. To pay out, primarily an excessive […]