Pale as a ghost
Extremely pale.My grandfather was as pale as a ghost when he entered the hospital.
Pale around the gills
To look sick.My colleague was looking a little pale around the gills when he came to work today.
Pal around (with someone)
To be friends with someone.I have begun to pal around with a friend from my evening language class.
Paint the town red
To go out and party and have a good time.We decided to paint the town red after we passed our exams.
Paint (someone) with the same brush
To say that someone or something has the same bad qualities as someone or something else.The school teachers painted the young boy with the same... Read more →
Paint oneself into a corner
To get into a bad situation that is difficult or impossible to get out of.My friend has painted himself into a corner now that he has begun to... Read more →
Pain in the neck/ass/butt
An annoying or bothersome thing or person.Dealing with my neighbor is always a pain in the neck.
Paddle one’s own canoe
To do something by oneself.I was forced to paddle my own canoe when the rest of the staff went away for a seminar.
Pad the bill
To add false expenses to a bill.The salesman often pads the bill when he goes on a business trip.
Packed in like sardines
To be packed somewhere very tightly.The commuters on the train were packed in like sardines during the morning rush hour.