P
Idioms beginning with "P"
Part of speech, explanation, example sentences, pronunciation
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Contents of P:
[point]
See:
[AT SWORDS' POINTS],
[AT THE POINT OF],
[BESIDE THE POINT],
[BOILING POINT],
[CASE IN POINT],
[COME TO THE POINT],
[EXTRA POINT],
[MAKE A POINT],
[ON THE POINT OF],
[SORE SPOT] or [SORE POINT],
[STRETCH A POINT] or [STRAIN A […]
[point-blank] {adv.}
Straightforwardly; bluntly; directly.
Sue refused point-blank to discuss marriage with Sam.
[point of view] {n.}
Attitude; opinion.
From the American point of view, Fidel Castro is a bad neighbor to have.
[point out] {v.}
1. To show by pointing with the finger; point to; make clear the location of.
The guide pointed out the principal sights of the city.
2. To bring to notice; call to attention; explain.
* /The policeman pointed out that the law […]
[point up] {v.}
To show clearly; emphasize.
The increase in crime points up the need for greater police protection.
Johnny's report card points up his talent for math.
[poison-pen] {adj.}
Containing threats or false accusations; written in spite or to get revenge, and usually unsigned.
Mrs. Smith received a poison-pen letter telling her that her husband was untrue.
* /To get revenge on Mary, Alice wrote a […]