Put the finger on (someone)
To accuse someone, to identify someone as the one who did something.The woman put the finger on the young man and said that he took the DVD... Read more →
Put the brakes on (something)
To stop or slow down something.The city wants to put the brakes on spending more money.
Put the blame on (someone)
To blame someone.The teacher put the blame on the young boys for breaking the school desks.
Put the bite on (someone)
To ask someone for money or favors.The man is always trying to put the bite on his friends to collect money for charity.
Put (somewhere) on the map
To make a place well-known.The new museum has put our city on the map.
Put (something) together put together (something)
To consider some facts about something and arrive at a conclusion.The police were able to put the boy's story together after they interviewed... Read more →
Put (something) to rest
To put an end to a rumor, to finish dealing with a problem and forget about it.I want to put the rumor to rest that I will soon leave my company.
Put (something) to good use
To be able to use something effectively.We were able to put the new computer to good use when we bought it.
Put (something) straight
To clarify something.I tried to put our communication problems straight when I met my friend last evening.
Put (something) plainly
To state something firmly and clearly.My supervisor put his ideas plainly when we gathered for the monthly meeting.