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put something into perspective
to clarify the importance of something
put store by
to trust or rely on something
put store in
have confidence or trust in someone.
put that in your pipe and smoke it
to accept something unpleasant
put the bad mouth on
to speak negatively about someone
put the beggar on the gentleman
to make someone appear better off than they are
put the boot in
To criticize or attack someone harshly.
put the bottom rail on top
reverse the usual order or situation
put the brakes on
to stop or slow down something
put the cart before the horse
Do things in the wrong order.
put the clock back
To reverse time or return to the past.
put the clock forward
Adjust the time to a later hour.
put the cork back in the bottle
Stop something that cannot be easily controlled.
put the fear of god into
Instill intense fear or dread.
put the genie back in the bottle
Reverse a situation that cannot be undone.
put the hammer down
to apply pressure or enforce rules
put the moves on
to flirt or make romantic advances
put the pedal to the metal
To drive as fast as possible.
put the plug in the jug
To stop drinking alcohol.
put the saddle on the right horse
support the right person or idea
put the same shoe on every foot
to treat everyone the same
put the screws
To pressure someone to act or comply.
put the toothpaste back in the tube
Undo something that cannot be reversed.
put the wood in the hole
to complete a task effectively