plump up »
To shake or arrange so as to be fatter or more evenly distributed.
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plus »
(literally) The more it changes, the more it's the same thing (sometimes loosely translated as the more things change, the more they stay the same).Although the outward appearance may change, fundamentals are constant.
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plus fours »
knickerbockers
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poacher turned gamekeeper »
A person who now works against the same people they once supported.
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pocket money »
child's allowance
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point blank »
The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
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point of no return »
The point in an aircraft's flight when there is insufficient fuel to reverse direction and return to the place of origin.
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point of no return »
The point in any journey, process, or sequence of events when it is no longer possible to reverse course or stop the process.
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point out »
To identify with a bodily gesture, notably by pointing a finger or implement.
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point out »
To tell, remind, indicate to someone.
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point the finger »
To accuse; to direct or imply blame.
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point the finger at »
To accuse or blame.
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poison »
A drink; liquor.
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poison »
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism.
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poison »
Something that harms a person or thing.
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