Put one`s foot down
To object strongly to something, to take firm action.Our boss put his foot down and did not allow any more money to be spent on entertainment.
Put one`s finger on (something)
To locate something precisely, to remember something exactly.I was unable to put my finger on the exact date of my friend's arrival.
Put one’s dibs on (something)
To lay a claim to something.I put my dibs on the most comfortable chair when I went to my friend's house.
Put one’s clothes in mothballs
To put something in storage with mothballs.The woman plans to put her coat in mothballs for the winter.
Put one`s cards on the table
To be frank, to tell everything.I put my cards on the table and told my boss about my plans for next year.
Put one’s best foot forward
To try and make a good impression on other people, to act one's best.I tried to put my best foot forward during the job interview.
Put one through one’s paces
To make someone demonstrate what he or she can do.The coach put the team through its paces as they prepared for the championship game.
Put on weight put weight on
To gain weight.My friend has been putting on weight since he stopped working.
Put on the feed bag
To eat a meal.I put on the feed bag as soon as I got home last night.
Put on the dog
To dress or entertain in an extravagant manner.The couple put on the dog for the visit of their old college friend.