I think “p” words are punctilious.

Punctilious ( comparative more punctilious “, superlative most punctilious “)

1. Strictly attentive to detail; meticulous or fastidious, particularly to codes or conventions.

   No slap, no glove, no more clashing now, Duels were in there.

2. Precise or scrupulous; finicky or nitpicky.

Source:

a trusted source. source: sources. source: source: source.

A relatively recent term to describe two rivals who are yet friends is frenemy.

“Slang” terms that I’ve come across for “pleasurable” are “lark,” “lulu.” Who

used the term lark? Is it legitimate that we

should use Lulu?

The reference is an estimate of profits. That is, profits for Morgan Stanley were estimated at 56 cents a share, but today’s “actuals” (actually reported result) of 60 cents a share (adjusted) beat that number.

What is the profit estimate for Morgan Stanley in terms of terms of shares?

In this construction, estimate, is a noun and profit, is a noun being used as an adjective.

Here’s how to describe a conversation as “that’s a different conversation,” or “that’s a different discussion.” If

there is no unrelated topic, the topic just introduced is the same concept

as the topic immediately preceding.

My job is to be well done as an Army or Reserve veteran without a lot of people. If

the “old veteran” is unusually competent and doesn’t need help, or 2) the “old veteran” is “set” in his/her ways, and refuses help from others, even when needed.

One expression for this is “Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Can I have fun and do something that helps other

people pay off something?