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The Power of 'P' Idioms in Everyday English

Welcome to our English lesson on idioms beginning with the letter 'P'. Idioms are a key element of language, offering a creative way to express ideas and sentiments. In this lesson, we will explore various 'P' idioms, their meanings, and examples of how to use them effectively in sentences.

Introduction to 'P' Idioms and Their Practical Use

1. Pros and Cons

   • "We weighed the pros and cons before making our decision."

2. Pull an All-Nighter

   • "She had to pull an all-nighter to finish the report on time."

3. Pull Out

   • "The company decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute."

4. Pull Round

   • "It took him weeks to pull round after the surgery."

5. Pull Someone's Leg

   • "I'm just pulling your leg; I didn't really win the lottery."

6. Pull Something Off

   • "It was a tough challenge, but he managed to pull it off."

7. Pull Something Up

   • "The team needs to pull up their performance to win the championship."

8. Pull Through

   • "Everyone hoped she would pull through after the accident."

9. Pull Together

   • "The community pulled together to help those affected by the flood."

10. Pull Up

    • "The taxi pulled up outside the office."

11. Push for Something

    • "The activists continue to push for environmental reforms."

12. Push Off

    • "It's getting late; we should push off."

13. Push On

    • "Despite the difficulties, they pushed on with the project."

14. Push Something onto Someone

    • "He felt his colleagues were pushing their work onto him."

15. Put a Good Face On

    • "Despite the setbacks, she put a good face on things."

16. Put a Sock in It

    • "The students were chatting loudly until the teacher told them to put a sock in it."

17. Put a Spoke in My Wheel

    • "Her criticism put a spoke in my wheel, slowing down my progress."

18. Put Heads Together

    • "Let's put our heads together and come up with a solution."

19. Put His Foot Down

    • "He put his foot down and refused to change the deadline."

20. Put in for Something

    • "She put in for a day off next week."

21. Put in Mind

    • "That song always puts me in mind of my college days."

22. Put on the Market

    • "They plan to put their house on the market next spring."

23. Put on Your Thinking Cap

    • "Let's put on our thinking caps and brainstorm some new ideas."

24. Put One on One's Mettle

    • "The tough competition put her on her mettle, and she performed exceptionally well."

25. Put Someone Away

    • "The judge put the criminal away for ten years."

26. Put Someone Down

    • "He tends to put others down to make himself feel better."

27. Put Someone into Power

    • "The election put a new leader into power."

28. Put Someone Off

    • "His aggressive tone put her off from asking any more questions."

29. Put Someone On

    • "They put him on by pretending they had forgotten his birthday."

30. Put Someone Through

    • "Please put me through to the manager's office."

31. Put Someone Up

    • "We can put you up for a few nights while you're in town."

32. Put Someone Up to Something

    • "I think his friends put him up to playing the prank."

33. Put Something Across

    • "She has a talent for putting complex ideas across in a simple way."

34. Put Something Away

    • "Please put your toys away before dinner."

35. Put Something Off

    • "The meeting has been put off until next week."

36. Put Something Through

    • "The new policy was finally put through after much debate."

37. Put the Cart Before the Horse

    • "You're putting the cart before the horse by choosing a wedding date before getting engaged."

38. Put the Screw On

    • "The creditors put the screw on him to pay back the loan."

39. Put Two and Two Together

    • "She saw the evidence and quickly put two and two together."

40. Put Up

    • "We decided to put up at a local inn for the night."

41. Put Up Something

    • "The committee will put up a reward for any information leading to the thief's capture."

42. Put Up with Someone / Something

    • "I don't know how she puts up with his constant complaining."

43. Put Upon Someone

    • "He felt put upon by his coworkers always asking him for favours."

44. Put/Lay One's Cards on the Table

    • "In the meeting, she decided to lay her cards on the table and be honest about the company's issues."

45. Pyrrhic Victory

    • "Winning the lawsuit was a Pyrrhic victory, as it cost him his reputation."