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plume oneself
[plume oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be proud of yourself; boast. […]
polish the apple
[polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone […]
pop in
[pop in] {v. phr.} To suddenly appear without announcement. * /"Just […]
pop the question
[pop the question] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask someone to marry […]
pound away at
[pound away at] {v. phr.} 1. To attack; criticize. * /In […]
pound out
[pound out] {v. phr.} 1. To play a piece of music […]
pound the pavement
[pound the pavement] {v. phr.}, {informal} To walk up and down […]
pour money down the drain
[pour money down the drain] {v. phr.} To spend one's money […]
pour oil on troubled waters
[pour oil on troubled waters] {v. phr.} To quiet a quarrel; […]
press one's luck
[press one's luck] or [push one's luck] {v. phr.} To depend […]