play with fire »
To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.
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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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pound of flesh »
Something which is owed and which will be hurtful or difficult to provide; a debt owed to someone who is merciless and demanding.
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problem child »
A child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to a lack of self-control and disruptive and antisocial behavior.
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problem child »
Someone or something persistently difficult or vexing; a frequent source of trouble or annoyance.
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pronunciamiento »
A military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century. They received this designation because coups were usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.
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pull off »
To achieve; to succeed at something difficult.
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pull one's head in »
To withdraw as a turtle might; to discontinue support of a particular argument.
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pull teeth »
To do something that is especially difficult or effortful.
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push the boat out »
To do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.
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put someone down as »
To assume someone has a particular character from very little information.
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queer one's pitch »
To make a task more difficult for the speaker.
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quicumque vult »
A forward girl, ready to oblige every man that shall ask her.
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quicumque vult »
The Athanasian Creed.
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rainy day »
A difficult period of need, when things do not go right.
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