Put one’s toe in the water
To slowly start to do something new to see if you like it or to see if other people will approve of it.I plan to put my toe in the water to see... Read more →
Put one’s thinking cap on put on one’s thinking cap
To start thinking in a serious manner.I put my thinking cap on and tried to think of a name for the student newspaper.
Put one’s shoulder to the wheel
To get busy and start working.I put my shoulder to the wheel and tried to finish my work so that I could go home early.
Put one`s own house in order
To organize one`s own private affairs.Our boss should put his own house in order before he tells others what to do.
Put one’s nose to the grindstone
To keep busy doing one's work.I put my nose to the grindstone and worked all weekend on my history essay.
Put one’s money where one’s mouth is
To stop always saying that you will do something but to actually do it.The man always talks about helping other people but he never does... Read more →
Put one’s mind to (something)
To give one's complete attention to something.The boy can do anything if he puts his mind to it.
Put one’s heads together
To discuss or talk about something with someone or a group of people and try to solve a problem.We put our heads together to try and find a... Read more →
Put one’s head on the block for (someone or something)
To take great risks for someone or something.Our supervisor was always willing to put his head on the block for any member of the staff.
Put one’s foot in one’s mouth
To say something that is the wrong thing to say in a situation.I put my foot in my mouth and said that I did not like fish just before my friend... Read more →