pink slip
дословно: розовое печатное уведомление
Уведомление об увольнении с работы.
Уведомление об увольнении с работы.
I received my pink slip last week and I am now looking for a new job.
Я получил уведомление об увольнении на прошлой неделе, и теперь я в поисках новой работы.
pint-size
Very small.
The new pint-size, portable TV sets have a very clear picture.
It was funny to hear a pint-size voice coming out of a great big man.
pinup girl
An attractive girl whose picture is pinned or tacked to the wall by an admirer.
Some Hollywood actresses are understandably very popular pinup girls among male soldiers.
pit against
To match against; oppose to; put in opposition to; place in competition or rivalry with.
The game pits two of the best pro football teams in the East against each other.
He pitted his endurance against the other man's speed.
He was pitted against an opponent just as smart as he was.
pitch in
To begin something with much energy; start work eagerly.
Pitch in and we will finish the job as soon as possible.
To give help or money for something; contribute.
Everyone must pitch in and work together.
We all pitched in a quarter to buy Nancy a present.
pitch into
To attack with blows or words.
He pitched into me with his fists.
He pitched into the idea of raising taxes.
To get to work at; work hard at.
She pitched into the work and had the house cleaned up by noon.
He pitched into his homework right after dinner.
plain Jane
A common or simple looking young woman or girl.
When we were in school, Ann was a plain Jane, but she blossomed out and even won the title of Miss Indiana.
plain sailing
smooth sailing
An uncomplicated, unhampered, or easy course.
For a graduate of such a famous university as he was, that assignment was plain sailing.