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Pull the Plug
idiomTo terminate an ongoing activity, cancel a project, or withdraw financial backing.
↗Pull the Wool over Your Eyes
idiomTo deceive, trick, or mislead someone by concealing the truth or disguising facts
↗Pull through
phrasal verbTo recover from a severe illness, dangerous situation, or crisis
↗pull together
phrasal verbto work cooperatively and harmonize efforts as a unified team, especially during demanding situations
↗Pull up
phrasal verbTo bring a vehicle to a stop; or to display electronic documents or data on a screen
↗Pull up Stakes
idiomTo pack up one's belongings, leave one's home or job, and relocate to a new place
↗Pull Your Chain
idiomTo tease, joke with, or deliberately provoke someone, usually by making them believe an untruth
↗Pull Yourself Together
idiomTo regain self-control, composure, and emotional stability after experiencing distress or panic
↗Pulled a Rabbit out of One's Hat
idiomProduced an ingenious, unexpected, and almost miraculous solution to a seemingly hopeless problem
↗Pulled the Rug out from Under Me
idiomAbruptly and unexpectedly withdrew crucial support, stability, or help, leaving one stranded
↗Pulling My Leg
idiomTeasing me or playing a lighthearted joke by attempting to convince me of an absurdity
↗pulse
word B2the regular rhythmic throbbing of arteries caused by the contraction of the heart; edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas the rhythmic beating of blood in arteries; heartbeat rate A rhythmic beat or vibration, especially the heartbeat; to throb or move with a rhythm.
↗pump
word B1a machine that moves liquid or air; to move liquid or air with a pump to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device; to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
↗Pumpkin
word B1a large round orange vegetable with a thick rind and edible flesh and seeds
↗punch
word B2A blow with a clenched fist; or to hit someone hard with the fist.
↗punctuality
word B2the fact or quality of being on time
↗Punctually
word B2at the exact time arranged; on time; promptly
↗punctuation
word A2standard marks such as periods and commas used in writing to clarify meaning
↗pungent
word C1Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
↗punish
word B1To inflict a penalty or sanction on someone as retribution for an offense or bad behavior.
↗punishment
word B1the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense; penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule the infliction of a penalty as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing
↗pupil
word B1a student, especially a child at school; also the black center of the eye a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
↗puppy
word A2a young dog, especially one less than a year old
↗Puppy Love
idiomIntense, romantic infatuation experienced by young adolescents, typically regarded as temporary
↗purchase
word B2to acquire something by paying money for it; or a thing that has been bought
↗purchasing power
word B2The financial ability to buy goods and services; the value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.
↗pure
word B1not mixed with anything else; clean or complete clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination; free from anything that contaminates or taints; clean; clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination; free from anything that contaminates or taints; clean
↗purple
word A1having a color intermediate between red and blue; violet a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color a color that is a mix of red and blue
↗purport
word C1to claim or profess to be or have something, especially falsely
↗purpose
word A2the reason for doing something; the aim of something the reason for which something is done or created
↗pursue
word A2to follow or try to achieve something over time to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something; to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
↗push
word A1to move something away from you by pressing it; also to encourage strongly to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against to apply force to move something away from oneself; to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against to apply force to move something away from oneself
↗Push ahead
phrasal verbTo continue firmly with an action, plan, or journey despite obstacles
↗push back
phrasal verbto postpone or delay an event to a later time or date
↗Push for
phrasal verbTo demand, urge, or advocate persistently for something to happen or be granted.
↗Push on
phrasal verbTo continue a journey or difficult task steadily despite weariness or obstacles.
↗Push through
phrasal verbto continue with determination and persist despite immense difficulty, pain, or hardship
↗Push your limits
phraseto test, challenge, and extend beyond your usual physical or mental boundaries to achieve greater progress
↗Pushing Your Luck
idiomTaking reckless or unnecessary risks when one has already been fortunate, inviting negative consequences
↗put
word A1to place something somewhere to place something in a particular position; to move to a location to place something in a particular position
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