Put (something) past (someone)
To be surprised by what someone does (usually used in the negative).I would not put it past my friend to try and change jobs for the second time... Read more →
Put (something) over on (someone)
To fool or trick someone.The man was trying to put something over on his boss when he said that he was sick and could not come to work.
Put (something) on the table
To make something the topic of discussion.We put the issue of the new schedule on the table for discussion.
Put (something) on the map
To make something known and popular.We are trying to put our new restaurant on the map.
Put (something) on the line
To speak very firmly and directly about something.I put my reputation on the line when I supported my friend and his business proposal.
Put (something) on the front burner
To make something a priority.We must put the plans for the new office on the front burner.
Put (something) on the back burner
To delay or postpone something.We have put our plans for a holiday on the back burner while we do some repairs to our house.
Put (something) on paper
To write something down.I put my ideas for the new business on paper.
Put (something) on ice
To delay or postpone something.The city put the plans for the new stadium on ice as they tried to get more money for the project.
Put (something) on hold
To postpone something, to stop the progress of something.We decided to put the weekend trip on hold.