pigs can fly
something is impossible
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
pile Pelion on Ossa
To add a burden to an already difficult situation
pile up
Accumulate or increase in amount or number
pill in the pocket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pill mill
A medical facility or doctor that overprescribes painkillers
pillar to post
To be sent or moved from one place to another repeatedly
pillow talk
Intimate conversation between people in a romantic relationship
pin down
To determine or establish something precisely
pinch one off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pine away
To slowly deteriorate or decline in health or spirits
pink slip
a layoff or termination notice
pip to the post
to be narrowly defeated or surpassed
pipe down
to become quiet or stop talking
pipe dream
An unrealistic or impossible idea
pipe in
to interrupt or add a comment to a conversation
pipe the eye
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
piping hot
extremely hot, often too hot to handle
piping times
exciting or prosperous times
piping times of peace
a period of harmony and tranquility
piss about
To waste time or act foolishly
piss and moan
Complain constantly and annoyingly
piss and vinegar
Full of energy and aggression
piss and whine
Complain constantly and ineffectively
piss around
To waste time or procrastinate
piss away
To waste or squander something, especially money or time
piss in someone's cereal
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or event
piss in someone's cornflakes
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or pleasure
piss in the wind
To do something completely useless or ineffective
piss like a racehorse
to urinate a large amount
piss money up the wall
To waste money recklessly or foolishly
piss more than one drinks
to talk more than one listens
piss off
to annoy or anger someone
piss on
to ruin or spoil something
piss on someone's cornflakes
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or event
piss on someone's parade
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or event
piss up a wall
To waste time or effort on something futile
pissed off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pissing war
A series of retaliatory actions
pit against
to set someone or something in opposition or competition
pitch in
to contribute or help with something
pitch woo
to try to win someone's love or affection
pity fuck
a sexual encounter out of sympathy or obligation
pixel peeper
Someone who closely examines digital images for minor flaws
pizza table
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
place of business
A location where a person or company conducts their work or trade
place to be
The most desirable or popular location
plain and simple
Clearly and straightforwardly
plain dealing
Honest and straightforward behavior
plant a seed
Introduce an idea to influence someone's thoughts
plant one's feet
To stand firmly and establish a strong presence
play a part
Contribute to a situation or event
play a role
to have an influence or responsibility in a situation
play all one's cards
To use all one's resources or advantages
play along
to cooperate or pretend to agree with someone
play around
to experiment or try different things
play back
to repeat or replay recorded sound or video
play ball
cooperate or collaborate willingly
play booty
to play poorly or inadequately
play both sides against the middle
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
play by ear
to act or decide spontaneously without a plan