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| put it |
say it, express it
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She said, "He's my favorite cowboy." That's how she put it.
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| put it on the bill |
charge a purchase, charge it, run a tab
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When I buy something at the grocery store, I put it on the bill.
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| put me on |
(See putting me on)
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| put my finger on it |
(See can't put my finger on it)
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| put my foot down |
say no, say you cannot do that, no way
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When the kids ask if they can go to a restricted movie, I put my foot down.
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| put my neck on the line |
risk my job or safety, stick my neck out
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As a manager, I'll put my neck on the line for a good employee.
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| put off |
upset, unhappy, miffed, put out about
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He was put off when Nola refused to go out with him.
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| put off |
do it later, postpone
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We've put off the wedding until Chad completes his education.
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| put on a pedestal |
(See on a pedestal)
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| put on airs |
pretend you are better or richer or smarter
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Martha would never put on airs. She is very sincere.
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