over the top »
Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; outrageous.
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paint with a broad brush »
To describe a class of objects or a kind of phenomenon in general terms, without specific details and without attention to individual variations.
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pan out »
By swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.
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paper »
A written document that reports scientific or academic research and is usually subjected to peer review before publication in a scientific journal or in the proceedings of a scientific or academic meeting .
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paper trail »
A written record, history, or collection of evidence.
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par for the course »
To be expected; normal; common; usual.
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pass muster »
To adequately pass a formal or informal inspection.
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payback's a bitch »
Usually a complete sentence as an interjection: I am amused that someone got their revenge on you...but you certainly had it coming.
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payback's a bitch »
Usually a complete sentence: I will get revenge when you least expect it.
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peashooter »
A toy gun, consisting of a tube through which peas or small objects are blown.
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peashooter »
Any small or ineffective gun.
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perfect storm »
A powerful hurricane or other major weather disturbance, especially as produced by a combination of meteorological conditions.
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perfect storm »
A situation where a calamity is caused by the convergence and amplifying interaction of a number of factors.
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perp walk »
The intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.
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pick one's nose »
The act of picking one's nose, insertion of a finger or other object into one's nostril.
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