To lessen the intensity or impact of something.
Idioms Starting with "P"
Browse all idioms that begin with the letter P.
To make a mistake or do something wrong.
To control or limit something, often to prevent it from escalating.
To stop discussing or revealing something.
to bring happiness or joy to someone
To tell someone to be quiet or stop talking.
to lessen the excitement or enthusiasm of an event or situation
to settle in a place and establish a permanent home
To make superficial or cosmetic improvements to something that is fundamentally flawed.
to bet on or believe in the success of someone or something
To try to apply new ideas or methods to outdated systems or practices.
to show confidence or courage despite difficulties