put something on the map —(of a town, etc.) cause to be considered important; put into public notice: It was Princess Amelia who helped put the place on the map by taking a holiday here in 1797. wipe something off the map—(of a town, etc.) completely destroy: A devastating flood several years ago nearly wiped […]
Difference between Put something on one side and Take someone on one side
put something on one side— 1. delay consideration of or postpone dealing with smth.: When we first used it, we weren’t sure how it would work out, so we only put it on one side. 2. set smth. aside for some future purpose: Anything I have left over from my week’s wages I usually put […]
Difference between Put something on foot and Put something on its feet
put something on foot—(also: set something on foot) initiate a process or action: The bishop had decided to put on foot another investigation. put something on its feet—(also: set something on its feet) make smth. economically self-supporting, especially after a period of difficulties: This summer’s good trade should put the business on its feet.
Difference between Put something in question and Put something to the question
put something in question—(also: call something into question) express serious doubts about smth.: The increase in unemployment would arouse such mass opposition that the very existence of capitalism would be put in question. put something to the question—cause smth. (of importance) to be discussed or considered: We’re having a family gathering this evening, and the […]
Difference between Put something in hand and Take something in hand
put something in hand—undertake a task; begin work on smth.: We have put the work in hand, and it should be completed within the next week. take something in hand— 1. = put something in hand: We are just now taking in hand a massive program for the redevelopment of the city center. 2. take […]
Difference between Put something down for something and Put something down to something
put something down for something— 1. appoint a date for smth.: Singh pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting Kamran. His trial was put down for a later date. 2. (of smb.’s name) be entered into a list of participants, etc.: Lord Linley, sevenyear-old son of Princess Margaret, had had his name put down for […]
Difference between Put something back and Put something behind
put something back—delay smth. till a later time or date: The subsequent events put back the development program by some three years. put something behind— 1. = put something back: The cold weather has put the crops behind by a month. 2. try to forget smth. bad; regard smth. as no longer important: The boys […]
Difference between Put something across someone and Put something across to someone
put something across someone—(also: put something over on someone) trick a person into accepting or believing smth.: When I was young and foolish, he put it across me with a hard-luck story. put something across to someone —(also: put something over to someone) explain or communicate smth. successfully: It was an uphill struggle to put […]
Difference between Put someone’s pot on and Put the pot on
put someone’s pot on—(Austral., NZ sl.) inform against a person; destroy smb.’s prospects: I been there about the same time as you, Tom, and I haven’t had a rise yet. Wonder if Myers put my pot on. put the pot on—(UK sl.) stake a sum of money on smth. such as a sporting event, etc. […]
Difference between Put someone up for something and Put someone up to something
put someone up for something— 1. propose smb. as a candidate for a position: We’ll put him up for treasurer at the next committee meeting. 2. bring a person into court to stand trial: The jewel thieves will be put up for trial next month. Note: The expression is not antonymous in meaning to the phrase […]
Difference between Put someone to the acid test and Put the acid on someone
put someone to the acid test—submit smb. to a crucial test that will show his qualities: His words hit me with a jolt of truth, and after listening to him speak, I decided to put him to the acid test. put the acid on someone—(Austral., NZ sl.) exert pressure on a person (to obtain a […]
Difference between Put someone through and Put someone through it
put someone through— 1. cause smb. to go through an operation, a course of study, etc.: I was able to put all my students through, except three whose English was the weakest. 2. put smb. in touch with a person by telephone: He lifted the receiver—listened and then said: “Put her through.” put someone through […]