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- on the pull B2 Trying to meet and attract someone for a casual romantic or sexual relationship, especially on a night out.
- on the same page B2 To agree or share the same understanding about a plan, idea, or situation.
- on thin ice B2 In a risky situation where you could easily get into trouble or lose support.
- on your bike B2 Used to tell someone to go away, often rudely or jokingly.
- once bitten, twice shy If something bad happened before, you become more cautious the next time.
- once in a blue moon B2 Very rarely; almost never.
- once in a while B2 Infrequently or occasionally.
- one for the road B2 A final alcoholic drink taken before leaving a place, especially a pub or party.
- out of left field B2 Used to describe something surprising or unexpected, especially because it seems unrelated to what was happening.
- out of the blue B2 Suddenly and unexpectedly, without any warning.
- 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 instead of dealing with it yourself.
- pear-shaped B2 If something goes pear-shaped, it goes wrong or fails, often unexpectedly.
- piece of cake B1 A piece of cake means something is very easy to do.
- play a blinder B2 To do something extremely well and achieve a great result.
- play devil's advocate C1 To play devil's advocate means to argue against an idea on purpose to test it or explore weaknesses.
- play hardball To play hardball means to act very firmly and aggressively to get what you want, especially in negotiations or conflict…
- play it by ear B2 To decide what to do as a situation develops, without making a detailed plan in advance.
- plum job B2 A plum job is a very desirable job, usually because it is well paid, easy, or offers high status.
- pop the question B2 To ask someone to marry you.