Also: Put something off Meaning of Idiom ‘Put Off Something’ To put off something means to postpone it; to delay something; to hold for a later time. , Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage As suggested by the variant listed above, you can put off something or put … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put One’s Best Foot Forward’ To put your best food forward is to do your best or present yourself in the best possible way; to make the best impression you can. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “If you want this promotion you’re going to … Read more
Also: (to have) Foot-in-Mouth Disease Meaning of Idiom ‘To Put Your Foot in Your Mouth To put your foot in your mouth (or put one’s foot in one’s mouth) means to say something embarrassing, tactless, unintentionally insulting, or socially awkward; to commit a social blunder by saying something foolish. ,, When someone puts his foot in his mouth often, … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put Your (or one’s) Finger On Something’ To put one’s finger on something is to be able to understand something or know the reason for it; to describe something; to identify something. ,, Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This expression is usually used in the negative, as … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put On Your Thinking Cap’ To put on your thinking cap means to apply yourself to considering a problem and finding a solution to it. When we tell someone to ‘put on their thinking cap’ we are asking them to work to solve a problem. Examples Of Use “Okay, folks, let’s put on … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put on Airs’ To put on airs is to act haughty and superior; to make a show of pride and affect a manner of importance; to pretend to be better than you are. See possible definitions of put on. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of … Read more
‘Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket’ Meaning To put all your eggs in one basket means to risk losing everything by having only one plan or idea and depending entirely on it for your success. This idiom is most often used as a simple warning: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” … Read more
Also: Lay your cards on the table. As an idiom, in use since the early 1900’s. Meaning of Put All Your (or one’s) Cards On the Table To put all your cards on the table is to be truthful and reveal your true intentions or plans without holding anything back; to be transparent, especially in business … Read more