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put the kibosh onTo halt, stop, or squelch.Rate it:

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put the pedal to the metalThe literal meaning is to press the gas pedal to the maximum extent; see our other entry for the figurative meaning this phrase has also come to meanRate it:

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put the pedal to the metalTo exert maximum effort.Rate it:

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put the plug in the jugTo cease drinking alcohol; to become teetotal.Rate it:

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put the same shoe on every footTo attempt to apply a single solution to different problems.Rate it:

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put the screwsTo apply pressure (to something)Rate it:

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put the wind upTo frighten or disturb.Rate it:

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put this one to bedWorking unceasingly on a challenge or problem. Spending oodles of time and money on a particular project.Rate it:

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put throughTo connect (a telephone caller with intended callee).Rate it:

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put throughto cause to endureRate it:

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put throughTo pass the ball to (someone) giving them a one-on-one scoring opportunity.Rate it:

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put through its pacesTo test completely; to exercise the full range of abilities or functions.Rate it:

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put through the mangleAlternative form of put through the wringer.Rate it:

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put through the wringerTo interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.Rate it:

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put toTo ask or pose a question, or make a proposal.Rate it:

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put to bedTo prepare a newspaper for printingRate it:

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put to bedTo finalise the result, seal a win.Rate it:

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put to bedTo dispel.Rate it:

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put to bedTo help someone, for example a child, go to bedRate it:

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put to the swordTo execute, especially by using a sword.Rate it:

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put to the swordTo severely defeat.Rate it:

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put to the testTo test something or someone; to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.Rate it:

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put to useto use; to utilise; to applyRate it:

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put to workto put to useRate it:

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put to workGive a job; Force to workRate it:

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put upTo hang or mount.Rate it:

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put upTo store away.Rate it:

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put upto build or as past tense, builtRate it:

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put up one's dukesPrepare to fight; literally, to raise your fists.Rate it:

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put up or shut upDesist from saying something unless one is able to prove it.Rate it:

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put up toTo encourage or trick to perform an action which is foolish or wrong.Rate it:

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put upontake advantage ofRate it:

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put wool over one's eyesdeceive someoneRate it:

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put words in somebody's mouthTo attribute to somebody something he or she did not say; to claim inaccurately that somebody said or intended something.Rate it:

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Put Your Best Foot ForwardTo leave the perfect first impression, to try your best to do somethingRate it:

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Put Your Finger on SomethingTo be accurate in pointing out something, to precisely recognize or recall somethingRate it:

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Put Your Foot in Your MouthTo become trouble maker by uttering wrong words at wrong time, to put yourself into problem with your blundersRate it:

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put your hands togetherClap; applaud.Rate it:

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put your money where your mouth issupport your words with actionRate it:

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Put Your Shoulder to the WheelTo work really hard for something, making great effort to accomplish somethingRate it:

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put-up jobAn attempt to trick, deceive, or con someone.Rate it:

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put-up or shut up!Agree to pay-up, agree fully and forthwith to cooperate, join, invest oneself or funds or chattels.Rate it:

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ridden hard and put away wetMistreated; not properly cared for.Rate it:

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rode hard and put away wetA graphic way of saying someone is exhausted or. overworkedRate it:

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stay putTo remain in one fixed place.Rate it:

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you can't put a wise head on young shouldersAlternative form of you can't put an old head on young shoulders.Rate it:

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you can't put an old head on young shouldersYoung people inevitably lack the experience and wisdom which come with age.Rate it:

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back-cloth starAn actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to gain more attention to himself.Rate it:

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bare backRiding a horse without a saddle.Rate it:

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be glad to see the back ofTo be glad to get rid of someone; to be glad someone has left.Rate it:

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