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pitch a curve
pitch a curve ball
To catch someone unawares; confront someone with an unexpected event or act.
My professor pitched me a curve ball when he unexpectedly confronted me with a complicated mathematical equation that was way over my head.
pitch dark
Totally, completely dark.
A starless and moonless night in the country can be pitch dark.
plague on both your houses
plague o' both your houses
Bad luck to both of you! Used to show disgust at those who wont stop quarreling.
The bus drivers went on strike because the bus company would not raise their pay. After several weeks, the people who needed to ride the bus to work said, "A plague on both your houses."
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.
plain white wrapper
Unmarked police car.
There's a plain white wrapper at your rear door!
plan B
План Б. Альтернативное решение на случай, если первоначальный план не достигнет цели.
The idea is to get a caterer to provide the food if it's not too expensive. If it's too costly, Plan B is to organize a buffet with the help of my friends.
Задумка в том, чтобы заказать выездное обслуживание, если это не слишком дорого. Если все же дорого, есть план Б – организовать с помощью друзей фуршет.
plan on
To have the plan of; have in mind. Used with a verbal noun.
I plan on going to the movies after I finish my homework.
Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game.
To think you will do or have; be sure about; expect.
I'm hoping to go away for the weekend, but I'm not planning on it.
We planned on Mary for the decorations, but she is sick.
We can't order the food for the party until we know how many people to plan on.