{"id":7951,"date":"2024-11-08T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7951"},"modified":"2024-10-30T04:31:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T04:31:52","slug":"phrasal-verbs-put","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/","title":{"rendered":"Put Up a Fight! 12 Phrasal Verbs Using \"Put\""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Phrasal_verbs_using_%E2%80%9Cput%E2%80%9D\" >Phrasal verbs using &#8220;put&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_on\" >Put on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_away\" >Put away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_through\" >Put through<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_forward\" >Put forward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_up_with\" >Put up with<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_aside\" >Put aside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_off\" >Put off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_down\" >Put down<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#To_pay_a_small_portion_of_money\" >To pay a small portion of money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#To_lay_down_a_baby\" >To lay down a baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#To_end_an_animals_life\" >To end an animal&#8217;s life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#To_criticize\" >To criticize<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Idioms_using_%E2%80%9Cput%E2%80%9D\" >Idioms using &#8220;put&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_something_behind_you\" >Put something behind you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_ones_hands_together\" >Put one\u2019s hands together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#%E2%80%9CPut_%E2%80%98er_there%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Put \u2018er there!&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_up_a_fight\" >Put up a fight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_someone_onto_something\" >Put someone onto something<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_oneself_out_there\" >Put oneself out there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_something_past_someone\" >Put something past someone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Put_up_or_shut_up\" >Put up or shut up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Welcome back to our focus on phrasal verbs, combinations of verbs and other short words that create new meanings. This post will highlight many of the ways you can use \"put\" in your daily conversations. Let's begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrasal_verbs_using_%E2%80%9Cput%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Phrasal verbs using &#8220;put&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_on\"><\/span><strong>Put on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085511\/put_pexels-annushka-ahuja-79919111-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A person's feet standing on a square, black scale\" class=\"wp-image-7957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085511\/put_pexels-annushka-ahuja-79919111-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085511\/put_pexels-annushka-ahuja-79919111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085511\/put_pexels-annushka-ahuja-79919111-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085511\/put_pexels-annushka-ahuja-79919111-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085511\/put_pexels-annushka-ahuja-79919111-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We \u201cput on\u201d clothes, makeup, jewelry, hats, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He <strong>put on<\/strong> his shoes and cap before running out the door.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also used to refer to gaining weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I ate so much delicious food on my last vacation that I<strong> put on<\/strong> 15 pounds!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_away\"><\/span><strong>Put away<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use \u201cput away\u201d to refer to returning an item to its proper place, such as a shelf, closet, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kids, <strong>put away<\/strong> your toys before you go to bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_through\"><\/span><strong>Put through<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrasal verb is used by receptionists when they connect a caller to a particular person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ms. Smith? Please hold a moment while I <strong>put you through<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_forward\"><\/span><strong>Put forward<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you \"put something forward,\" you are suggesting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I <strong>put forward<\/strong> a bold idea during the meeting, but my colleagues seemed to like it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_up_with\"><\/span><strong>Put up with<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085420\/put_daniil-onischenko-x8ZtaFt-Cek-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman holding an electric fan near her face to keep cool\" class=\"wp-image-7956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085420\/put_daniil-onischenko-x8ZtaFt-Cek-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085420\/put_daniil-onischenko-x8ZtaFt-Cek-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085420\/put_daniil-onischenko-x8ZtaFt-Cek-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085420\/put_daniil-onischenko-x8ZtaFt-Cek-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085420\/put_daniil-onischenko-x8ZtaFt-Cek-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You \u201cput up with\u201d something when you tolerate or accept something that you do not like or enjoy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our air conditioner is broken, and it\u2019s really difficult to <strong>put up with<\/strong> the summer heat without it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is often used in negative sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They decided they couldn\u2019t <strong>put up with<\/strong> the crowded city anymore, so they moved to the countryside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_aside\"><\/span><strong>Put aside<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085325\/put_kyle-gregory-devaras-6RTM8EsD1T8-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman sitting at a table and studying with a textbook\" class=\"wp-image-7955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085325\/put_kyle-gregory-devaras-6RTM8EsD1T8-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085325\/put_kyle-gregory-devaras-6RTM8EsD1T8-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085325\/put_kyle-gregory-devaras-6RTM8EsD1T8-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085325\/put_kyle-gregory-devaras-6RTM8EsD1T8-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085325\/put_kyle-gregory-devaras-6RTM8EsD1T8-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrasal verb can be used either literally or figuratively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the literal sense, it means moving something in order to make room for something else that is more important at that time. This usage sounds a bit formal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Put all these books aside<\/strong> so I\u2019ll have space on the desk for the new computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When used figuratively, it has the nuance of stopping old habits in order to have a better or healthier life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I had to <strong>put aside<\/strong> the late-night parties when I decided to focus on getting my master\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also used as another way to say \u201csave\u201d when talking about money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I\u2019ve been <strong>putting aside<\/strong> some of my paycheck each month to pay for a vacation I want to take next year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/money-slang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greenbacks and Cheddar Cheese: English Slang for Money<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_off\"><\/span><strong>Put off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you \u201cput off\u201d something, you wait until later to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The deadline is tomorrow, so I can\u2019t <strong>put off<\/strong> the assignment anymore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_down\"><\/span><strong>Put down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/01095514\/put_tamarcus-brown-T3uKisfmABY-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man reading a book while sitting in a park\" class=\"wp-image-7976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/01095514\/put_tamarcus-brown-T3uKisfmABY-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/01095514\/put_tamarcus-brown-T3uKisfmABY-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/01095514\/put_tamarcus-brown-T3uKisfmABY-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/01095514\/put_tamarcus-brown-T3uKisfmABY-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/01095514\/put_tamarcus-brown-T3uKisfmABY-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic meaning of this phrasal verb is to stop holding or carrying something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When I walked inside, I <strong>put down<\/strong> my bag and turned on the lights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it has quite a few additional meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about books, it is used in the negative sense to say that a book is very interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kelly lent me a great book last week; I can\u2019t <strong>put it down<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And \u201cputting something down\u201d means writing or recording it so that it can be saved for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I <strong>put down<\/strong> a few of my thoughts during the meeting so I could ask about them later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are still more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_pay_a_small_portion_of_money\"><\/span><strong>To pay a small portion of money<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We put down money when we pay a small amount of the total price. This is usually done for very expensive things such as homes and cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I <strong>put down<\/strong> 20% of the total price of the new furniture, and I have six months to pay the rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_lay_down_a_baby\"><\/span><strong>To lay down a baby<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting down a baby means placing them on a bed or in a crib so that they can sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It's time for me to <strong>put the baby down<\/strong> for a nap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_end_an_animals_life\"><\/span><strong>To end an animal&#8217;s life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals are put down when they are killed peacefully because they are sick or have some other problem that cannot be fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We decided to <strong>put down <\/strong>our pet cat when the doctor said the surgery would not help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_criticize\"><\/span><strong>To criticize<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When we put down a person, we are criticizing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The angry fan made lots of posts on social media <strong>putting down<\/strong> the coach and all the players on the team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t <strong>put yourself down<\/strong>; you\u2019ll do better next time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 Popular English Phrases of Encouragement<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idioms_using_%E2%80%9Cput%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Idioms using &#8220;put&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_something_behind_you\"><\/span><strong>Put something behind you<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085157\/put_andres-molina-xGU-nvsd_4I-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A young couple walking outdoors with trees in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-7954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085157\/put_andres-molina-xGU-nvsd_4I-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085157\/put_andres-molina-xGU-nvsd_4I-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085157\/put_andres-molina-xGU-nvsd_4I-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085157\/put_andres-molina-xGU-nvsd_4I-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/31085157\/put_andres-molina-xGU-nvsd_4I-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This expression refers to forgetting a difficult situation or event from the past and focusing on a more positive future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We had a bad argument last year, but we\u2019ve <strong>put it behind us<\/strong> and have a great relationship now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_ones_hands_together\"><\/span><strong>Put one\u2019s hands together<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is quite simple: it means \"clap\" or \"applaud.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone, <strong>put your hands together<\/strong> for tonight\u2019s musical guest!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CPut_%E2%80%98er_there%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;<strong>Put \u2018er there!&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People sometimes say this very casual expression while sticking out one of their hands for a handshake. It means \u201cLet\u2019s shake!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_up_a_fight\"><\/span><strong>Put up a fight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone \u201cputs up a fight,\u201d they are aggressively trying to win or defend themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The local football team surprised everyone by <strong>putting up a fight<\/strong> against the champions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_someone_onto_something\"><\/span><strong>Put someone onto something<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a slang expression that means to recommend or introduce something to someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My buddy <strong>put me onto<\/strong> a great local band. I'm a big fan now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_oneself_out_there\"><\/span><strong>Put oneself out there<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This means to risk failure or criticism in order to increase one\u2019s chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you want to be a professional artist, you have to <strong>put yourself out there<\/strong> and show your paintings. You can\u2019t have a career if no one sees them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_something_past_someone\"><\/span><strong>Put something past someone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This expression is always used in the negative sense and with a negative nuance. It means that you would not be surprised if a situation were true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141859\/avatar_40.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I think Clive ate the sandwich I left in the office refrigerator \u2026<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141743\/avatar_29.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">He\u2019s a pretty sneaky guy, so I wouldn\u2019t <strong>put it past him<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I wouldn\u2019t <strong>put it past<\/strong> Stacy to start that nasty rumor about me.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_up_or_shut_up\"><\/span><strong>Put up or shut up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very aggressive way to tell someone that actions are more important than words. It\u2019s used in competition to <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/provoke\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAABe1g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">provoke<\/a> rivals to do their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ve been bragging about your basketball skills all week. Now it\u2019s time to <strong>put up or shut up<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there are many different situations for using these simple combinations with only one verb. There are even more phrasal verbs than this, but we'll limit our list to just these for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's OK if you cannot remember them all now. Instead, focus on getting comfortable using two or three naturally in your conversations. Once you have learned those, slowly start to use more. 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