Particulars of (something)

The specific details about something.I have no knowledge of the particulars of my father's business dealings.

Partial to (someone or something)

To favor or prefer someone or something.Our boss is partial to the new person who recently began to work in our company.

Partake of (something)

To eat or drink something.I decided not to partake of the large dinner before the golf tournament.

Part with (something)

To give away something although you would like to keep it, to sell something although you would like to keep it.The boy had to part with the car... Read more →

Part company (with someone)

To leave someone, to depart from someone.The two business partners decided to part company and begin their own businesses.

Part and parcel of (something)

A necessary or important part of something.The house that we bought is part and parcel of a much larger piece of property.

Play first chair

To be the leader of a section of instruments in an orchestra or a band, to act as a leader.The woman plays first chair in an orchestra.

Play fast and loose with (someone or something)

To act carelessly or thoughtlessly or irresponsibly.The witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was criticized by... Read more →

Play fair

To do something by the rules.The politician was not playing fair during the election campaign.

Play dumb/ignorant

To pretend to be ignorant about something.I played dumb when my boss asked me if I knew anything about the problems with the printer.