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- 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.
- pop your clogs B2 To pop your clogs means to die, used informally and often humorously.
- pull someone's leg B2 To pull someone's leg means to joke by tricking someone into believing something that is not true.
- pull strings C1 To pull strings means to use personal influence or connections to get something done, often in a way others cannot.
- put a sock in it B2 Used to tell someone, often rudely, to stop talking or to be quiet.
- put your money where your mouth is C1 To prove what you say by taking real action, especially by spending money or accepting risk.
- quick off the mark Reacting faster than other people in a situation.
- rain check B2 A rain check is a promise that you can do something later because it cannot happen now.
- rained off B2 If an event is rained off, it is cancelled because of rain.
- ride shotgun B2 To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, usually next to the driver.
- right as rain B2 Completely well again, or in perfect condition.
- right on the money “Right on the money” means exactly correct or accurate.