Pop the question
To ask someone to marry you.The man finally popped the question to his girlfriend after they had been dating for two years.
Pooped out
To be worn out, to be exhausted.We spent all day painting the house so we were pooped out when we arrived home.
Pony up
To pay.It is time for my friend to pony up and pay for the exercise equipment that he bought from me.
Polish the apple
To try to win someone's favor by flattering him or her.The teacher does not like students who try to polish the apple with her.
Polish off (something) polish (something) off
To finish doing something quickly or completely.We polished off the work early and went to the beach for the day.
Poles apart
To be completely opposite, to be very different, to be far from making an agreement.The union and management were poles apart in their attempt... Read more →
Poke one’s nose into (something)
To interfere with something.I wish that my neighbor would not always poke her nose into my business.
Poke fun at (someone)
To joke about someone, to laugh at someone, to tease someone.The woman is always poking fun at the way her husband plays golf.
Poke about/around
To look or search for something or just look at things.I was poking about in some antique stores last weekend.
Poised to do (something)
To be ready to do something.Our basketball team is poised to win its third championship this evening.