P
Idioms beginning with "P"
Part of speech, explanation, example sentences, pronunciation
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Contents of P:
[put on airs] {v. phr.}
To show conceit; act in a superior or condescending manner.
The fact that her parents own a villa in Capri is no reason for Amanda to keep putting on airs.
[put on an act] {v. phr.}
1. To perform a play.
The seventh grade put on a lovely act for Christmas for the parents.
2. To pretend.
"If you always put on an act," her father said, "people will never know who you really are."
[put one in the picture] {v. phr.}
To inform someone of all the facts about a given situation.
Once you're back from your overseas trip, we'll put you in the picture about recent developments at home.
[put one on a pedestal] {v. phr.}
To exaggeratedly worship or admire a person.
Daniel puts Elaine on a pedestal and caters to her every whim.
[put one through one's paces] {v. phr.}
To train and discipline someone; test one's abilities.
The new recruits were certainly put through their paces by the drill sergeant.
[put one wise] {v. phr.}
To bring one up-to-date; inform someone; explain.
Our old friend David put us wise as to where the best used cars could be found in Chicago.