English Idioms Vocabulary 2022 Complete Edition

Pale into insignificance
Meaning: To appear less important, significant, or impressive when
compared with something else.
Example: All my problems pale into insignificance when compared to the
problems of the homeless.
Paragon of virtue
Meaning: One who has perfect moral values.
Example: Ron was considered to be a paragon of virtue; I don't expect any
billionaire to be a paragon of virtue.
Pass the buck
Meaning: To shift the responsibility to someone else.
Example: It's your fault because you're in charge, so don't try to pass the
buck.
Perish the thought
Meaning: To emphasize that the proposed idea/concept/plan is ridiculous
and unlikely to be implemented.
Example: I will never marry her - perish the thought!
Pipe dream

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Meaning: Something that is not destined to come true.
Example: His plans to become president of several countries at once are
simply pipe dreams.
Plain sailing
Meaning: Without problems; smooth; easy.
Example: Her surgery was plain sailing; Pregnancy wasn't all plain sailing.
Play into someone’s hands
Meaning: To do something that will be to your disadvantage and to your
opponent's advantage; to act in the way your opponent wants you to act.
Example: It would be playing into Rita's hands to react to her humiliating
jokes.
Play your cards right
Meaning: To behave in a way that is beneficial in a given situation; to do
something in a well-planned way.
Example: If you play your cards right, you can win this competition.
Pull out all the stops
Meaning: To make every possible effort; do the best you can.
Example: The police pulled out all the stops to find the robber; Dan pulled
out all the stops to finish the project on time.