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Examples:lit. not putting a foot outside—substitute one's words for the law (idiom); high-handedly putting one's orders above the law—putting on adorable airs—putting on official airs—putting on artificial airs—lit. lone army putting up a brave fight [idiom.]—the storm put strong grass the test (idiom); fig. troubled times test a faithful minister—lit. sincerity splits open metal and metal (idiom); if you put your heart it, you can break up metal and rocks—put one's palms together (in prayer or greeting)—put one's own safety before matters of principle—the storm put strong grass the test, fire tests true gold (idiom); fig. troubled times test a faithful minister—small capital, huge profit (idiom); put in a little and get a lot out—put effort into (work, farming, writing etc)—use the current topic to put over one's own ideas—lit. stare at the ceiling while writing a book (idiom); to put one's whole body and soul into a book—lit. carry firewood to put out a fire (idiom); fig. to make a problem worse by inappropriate action—unable put sth objectionable out of one's mind—lit. put up a pole and see the shadow (idiom); expect instant results—add firewood put out the flames (idiom); fig. ill-advised action that only makes the problem worse—fig. put a ceiling (on spending, prize, ambition etc)—(of a performer) put on a show at an outdoor venue (temple fair, marketplace etc)—put a new bus or railway station into operation—student whose name has been put forward for an exam—put together (usu. things that do not blend well together)—put forward plans and ideas (also derogatory)—put down weapon and let soldiers rest (idiom); to relax from fighting—put on a rival show (idiom); to set oneself up against sb—close down a business for good and put the best face on it [idiom.]—never put off until tomorrow what you can do today [idiom.]— |