patience is a virtue
Being patient is a morally good quality
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
patience of a saint
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
patience of an angel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
patience of Job
Great patience and endurance in difficult situations
patience of Mother Teresa
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pave the road to hell
To have good intentions but produce bad results
pave the way
To make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something
paw at
to touch or handle something clumsily
pay a visit
To go see someone or someplace for a short time
pay attention
to focus and listen carefully
pay dividends
to produce a benefit or profit
pay heed
To pay attention and take notice
pay homage to
Show respect or admiration for something or someone
pay no mind
To ignore or disregard something
pay off old scores
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pay one's debt to society
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pay one's dues
to endure difficulties or pay a price to achieve something
pay packet
a person's wages or salary
pay the bills
To earn enough money to cover living expenses
pay the fiddler
Bear the cost or consequences of something
pay the freight
To bear the cost or responsibility for something
pay the penalty
Suffer the consequences of one's actions
pay the piper
Face the consequences of one's actions
pay the price
Suffer the consequences of an action
pay the rent
to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities
pea patch
a small, usually disorganized or messy area
pea-time is past
it's too late to take action
peace and quiet
A state of calm and tranquility
peace of mind
A state of mental calm and freedom from worries
peaches and cream
very good or pleasant
peanut butter
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
peanut butter and jelly
A classic sandwich filling combination
peanut gallery
A group of people who offer opinions or criticism, often in a humorous or annoying way
pearl of wisdom
A valuable and insightful piece of advice
pearls of wisdom
Valuable and insightful pieces of advice
pearly whites
Teeth, especially when they are clean and shiny
peas and carrots
inseparable friends or things
pebble in one's shoe
A small, persistent annoyance
pedal to the metal
to go as fast as possible
pee in someone's cornflakes
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or pleasure
pee on someone's cornflakes
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or event
pee one's pants
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
peed off
Extremely annoyed or angry
peel out
to leave quickly in a vehicle
peel the onion
to discover and understand something by layers
peep of day
earliest light of dawn
peg down
to define or identify something precisely
peg the needle
to reach the highest point on a scale or measurement
pellet moulding
shaping or forming something into a compact mass
pelt of the dog
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pen and ink
Written or printed words
pen and pencil
Writing or drawing instruments
pen picture
A vivid and detailed description of someone or something
penalty box
A designated area for players who have broken rules
pencil in
To tentatively schedule or plan something
pencil whip
to quickly and carelessly complete a task or document
penny for your thoughts
A request to know what someone is thinking
penny in the fusebox
a small problem that causes much larger issues
penny pincher
Someone who is extremely frugal and careful with money
penny wedding
a social gathering where guests bring their own food and drinks
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