mind your Ps and Qs (mind your language or manner) I have to mind my Ps and Qs when I meet Sophia’s parents. Your grand aunt is so fussy about behavior. You should mind your Ps and Qs. envocabulary.com
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pull together (to work together to achieve something) We don’t have much time, but if we all pull together, we’ll finish it on time. (to bring things together and organize them) We should pull together all the available data and start our research. envocabulary.com
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pull through (to survive a serious illness, operation, etc.) She’s very ill, but we hope she’ll pull through. (to succeed in dealing with a tough situation) It’s very difficult, but I’m sure we’ll pull through it together. envocabulary.com
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cool as a cucumber (very calm and relaxed) Yoga and meditation will help you be as cool as a cucumber in times of trouble. We must keep as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened. envocabulary.com
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cook the books informal (change financial records to get money illegally): The accountant had been cooking the books, and the firm had been losing money for years. They blamed two officials for cooking the books, and this caused the company to collapse. envocabulary.com
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