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- once in a blue moon B2 If something happens once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
- one for the road B2 A final alcoholic drink taken before leaving a place.
- out of left field B2 If something comes out of left field, it is very surprising and unexpected.
- over the moon B2 Extremely happy or delighted about something.
- pass the buck C1 To pass the buck means to shift responsibility or blame to someone else.
- pear-shaped B2 If something goes pear-shaped, it goes wrong or fails unexpectedly.
- piece of cake B1 A piece of cake means something that is very easy to do.
- play a blinder B2 To do something extremely well and impress everyone.
- play devil's advocate C1 To play devil's advocate means to argue the opposite side to test an idea or decision.
- play it by ear B2 To play it by ear means to decide what to do as you go, without a fixed plan.
- plum job B2 A plum job is a highly desirable position because it pays well or offers prestige and good benefits.
- pop the question B2 To pop the question means to ask someone to marry you.
- pop your clogs B2 To die, often said in a casual or darkly humorous way.
- pull someone's leg B2 To pull someone's leg means to joke with someone by trying to make them believe something untrue.
- pull strings C1 To pull strings means to use personal influence or connections to get something done, often for someone else.
- put a sock in it B2 Used to tell someone, often rudely, to stop talking or making noise.
- put your money where your mouth is C1 To prove you really mean what you say by taking action or risking your own money.
- rain check B2 A rain check is a promise to do something later or a coupon allowing you to buy something later at the same deal.
- rained off B2 If an event is rained off, it is canceled because of heavy rain.
- ride shotgun B2 To sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, especially next to the driver.