Put (something) into words
To find a way to express a feeling with words.It was difficult to put my sadness at my aunt's death into words.
Put (something) into print
To have something printed and published.It was difficult to get the company to put the policy into print.
Put (something) into practice
To start using a plan or idea.I think that our supervisor should put some of his ideas into practice.
Put (something) in mothballs
To put something in storage.The government decided to put the old ferry in mothballs.
Put (something) forward put forward (something)
To state or advance an idea.I put my idea forward at the meeting to see if anyone was interested in it.
Put (something) down to (something)
To explain something as being caused by something else.The police put the accident down to the bad road conditions at the time.
Put (something) down in black and white
To write something on paper, to write the details of something down on paper, to write down the terms of an agreement/contract.I had to put my... Read more →
Put (something) above (something)
To regard something as more important than something else.The man puts his family above everything else
Put (someone) up to (something)
To persuade or cause someone to do something.The young boy's friend put him up to cheat on the examination.
Put (someone) up put up (someone)
To provide lodging for someone.I usually put my friend up when he comes to visit.