put someone out of oneself—overpower smb. with a strong emotional effect as to make a person helpless or ineffective: I had never faced the grim fear exactly in this shape before. It put me out of myself for a little time. take someone out of oneself—amuse or interest a person so as to distract his […]
Difference between Put someone on trial and Take someone on trial
put someone on trial—cause a person to be tried in a court of law: Four persons were put on trial as participators in the attempt. take someone on trial—see whether smb. is suitable for a job by letting the person do it for a short time: I will take the maid for a month on […]
Difference between Put someone on to someone and Put someone through to someone
put someone on to someone— 1. put smb. in touch with a person, especially by telephone: John insisted on being put on to the man in charge. 2. inform of a person’s whereabouts (so that he can be caught): Sooner or later he will be spotted in the street, and the police will be put […]
Difference between Put someone into the chair and Send someone to the chair
put someone into the chair —(also: put someone in the chair) 1. elect a person chairman: Most of the meetings were held in our Church House, and at all of them I was put into the chair. 2. nominate a person to a position of authority: A demagogue of greater talent may practically pull the […]
Difference between Put someone in charge and Put someone on a charge
put someone in charge—cause a person to have supervision or control of smth.: The day when the editor put me in charge of a department was an important mile post. put someone on a charge —(legal) accuse a person of a particular offence: Patrick trembles with fear and relief when he thinks of Mr. Fergusson […]
Difference between Put someone in and Put someone inside
put someone in— 1. employ smb. for a specific position: The post office was moved five miles to the railroad station, and they put in a new man. 2. enter smb. for an examination, contest, etc.: At first the manager refused to put me in but the fans almost started a riot, screaming to let […]
Difference between Put someone away and Put someone off
put someone away— 1. confine a person in a mental home or prison: It was like those nightmares in which the dreamer sees himself put away for lunacy. 2. (euph., of an animal) put to death: The dog Billy was dying, and in September he had to be put away. put someone off— 1. allow […]
Difference between Put out the flags and Show the flag
put out the flags—celebrate some special occasion, such as one’s victory, success, etc.: I think it is premature to put out the flags for the government’s proposals. show the flag —(also: fly the flag ) support or represent one’s country (by attending an event): The Kuwaiti team won no medals, but said they were only […]
Difference between Put oneself in someone’s shoes and Step into someone’s shoes
put oneself in someone’s shoes—(also: put oneself in someone’s place) imagine oneself to be in smb.’s position or predicament: Lest the readers think that I am being too hard on Mr. Blair, or not “putting myself in his shoes,” let me briefly explain my situation. step into someone’s shoes—succeed a person in a job, position, […]
Difference between Put oneself in someone’s place and Take the place of someone
put oneself in someone’s place —(also: put oneself in someone’s shoes) imagine oneself to be in smb.’s position or predicament: Maybe I am overreacting, but put yourself in my place. How should I explain all this to my manager? Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase put someone in his place— […]
Difference between Put one’s shoulder to the wheel and Set the wheels in motion
put one’s shoulder to the wheel—set to work vigorously contributing to a collective endeavor: I want to put my shoulder to the wheel, together with others, to help make Atlanta a better place for everyone. set the wheels in motion—get smth. started: To set the wheels in motion, the very first step is to complete […]
Difference between Put one’s seal to something and Put the seal on something
put one’s seal to something —(also: set one’s seal to something) give one’s authority to smth.: They continue to look for a replacement; a puppet leader to put his seal to a treaty of capitulation. put the seal on something —(also: set the seal on something) bring smth. to a formal end: Why not have […]