{"id":5819,"date":"2025-12-09T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5819"},"modified":"2025-12-03T20:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:04:08","slug":"phrasal-verbs-put","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-put\/","title":{"rendered":"Explaining Phrasal Verbs With \"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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CPut%E2%80%9D\" >Phrasal Verbs With &#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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#To_lay_down_a_baby_to_sleep\" >To lay down a baby to sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#To_peacefully_end_an_animals_life\" >To peacefully 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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Idioms_With_%E2%80%9CPut%E2%80%9D\" >Idioms With &#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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/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:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Discussion_Questions\" >Discussion Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-put\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Up next in our series on phrasal verbs, we're highlighting some of the many ways students can use \"put\" in daily conversations. In addition to the verbs themselves, we'll also cover some common idioms using the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, we'll finish with a few discussion questions to get your students practicing with these different forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CPut%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Phrasal Verbs With &#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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200350\/EEpOXElFUiNrPAIzIECsL7TnTVCB7dZ7O8ykYakPQKHFJVJZjt6pvY9ZTbeWEQGFoBjv2BiTX4IfCdB26LWiBcRWT0_PvRVrCKBOATX7zN7TMvFScKDl7DxJ3nbPauHvhI62amdxIOi-CoZwS2X2KX4.jpg\" alt=\"A person's feet standing on a small, black scale\" class=\"wp-image-7250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200350\/EEpOXElFUiNrPAIzIECsL7TnTVCB7dZ7O8ykYakPQKHFJVJZjt6pvY9ZTbeWEQGFoBjv2BiTX4IfCdB26LWiBcRWT0_PvRVrCKBOATX7zN7TMvFScKDl7DxJ3nbPauHvhI62amdxIOi-CoZwS2X2KX4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200350\/EEpOXElFUiNrPAIzIECsL7TnTVCB7dZ7O8ykYakPQKHFJVJZjt6pvY9ZTbeWEQGFoBjv2BiTX4IfCdB26LWiBcRWT0_PvRVrCKBOATX7zN7TMvFScKDl7DxJ3nbPauHvhI62amdxIOi-CoZwS2X2KX4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200350\/EEpOXElFUiNrPAIzIECsL7TnTVCB7dZ7O8ykYakPQKHFJVJZjt6pvY9ZTbeWEQGFoBjv2BiTX4IfCdB26LWiBcRWT0_PvRVrCKBOATX7zN7TMvFScKDl7DxJ3nbPauHvhI62amdxIOi-CoZwS2X2KX4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200350\/EEpOXElFUiNrPAIzIECsL7TnTVCB7dZ7O8ykYakPQKHFJVJZjt6pvY9ZTbeWEQGFoBjv2BiTX4IfCdB26LWiBcRWT0_PvRVrCKBOATX7zN7TMvFScKDl7DxJ3nbPauHvhI62amdxIOi-CoZwS2X2KX4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200350\/EEpOXElFUiNrPAIzIECsL7TnTVCB7dZ7O8ykYakPQKHFJVJZjt6pvY9ZTbeWEQGFoBjv2BiTX4IfCdB26LWiBcRWT0_PvRVrCKBOATX7zN7TMvFScKDl7DxJ3nbPauHvhI62amdxIOi-CoZwS2X2KX4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning 1: to start wearing clothes, makeup, jewelry, hats, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>He <strong>put on<\/strong> his jacket before stepping outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Point out that when removing these items, we say \"take off,\" not \"put off.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning 2: to gain weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I ate so much on my last vacation that I<strong> put on<\/strong> 15 pounds!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, mention that the opposite is \"lose weight,\" not \"put off weight.\"<\/p>\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>Simple explanation: to return an item to its proper place, such as a shelf, box, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Kids, <strong>put away<\/strong> your toys before you go to bed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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>Simple explanation: used by receptionists when they connect a caller to a particular person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ms. Smith? Please hold while I <strong>put you through<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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>Simple explanation: to suggest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>He <strong>put forward<\/strong> a bold idea during the meeting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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<p>Simple explanation: to tolerate or accept something unpleasant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It\u2019s hard to <strong>put up<\/strong> <strong>with<\/strong> the summer heat without an air conditioner.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a good idea to mention that it's often used in negative sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I can't <strong>put up with<\/strong> the busy city anymore, so I'm moving to the countryside.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03154925\/phrasal_verb_put_tutors_1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A tray with two hamburgers, French fries and two soft drinks\" class=\"wp-image-7242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03154925\/phrasal_verb_put_tutors_1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03154925\/phrasal_verb_put_tutors_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03154925\/phrasal_verb_put_tutors_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03154925\/phrasal_verb_put_tutors_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03154925\/phrasal_verb_put_tutors_1-840x560.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. It sounds a bit formal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Literal meaning: to remove something in order to make room for something else<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Put these books aside<\/strong> to make space on the desk for the computer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Figurative meaning: to stop old habits in order to have a better\/healthier life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I <strong>put aside<\/strong> junk food when I decided to focus on getting healthy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also another way to say \u201csave\u201d when talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-grammar\/how-to-explain-pay-vs-spend-vs-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">money<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I <strong>put aside<\/strong> some of my paycheck each month to pay for a big vacation next year.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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>Meaning 1: to wait until later to do something<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The deadline is tomorrow, so I can\u2019t <strong>put off<\/strong> the assignment anymore.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning 2: to make someone uncomfortable or cause them to lose interest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I almost bought that house, but the noise from the nearby street <strong>put me off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200351\/Y8sEhR1hTGFULYf0I31fsSj0OHkz8Kk3BV9RKsrWPrO9VWaLtgf7TQBNt18jdll72nrInNJAjVbHxbFkbhpHfqrF_jNpwX1mNd5PCofjFb_xD-XpyTjOS7iLjVqnefkNSsJLJgxQGvg5qhgCAEoUUMI.jpg\" alt=\"A man reading a book while sitting in a park\" class=\"wp-image-7249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200351\/Y8sEhR1hTGFULYf0I31fsSj0OHkz8Kk3BV9RKsrWPrO9VWaLtgf7TQBNt18jdll72nrInNJAjVbHxbFkbhpHfqrF_jNpwX1mNd5PCofjFb_xD-XpyTjOS7iLjVqnefkNSsJLJgxQGvg5qhgCAEoUUMI.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200351\/Y8sEhR1hTGFULYf0I31fsSj0OHkz8Kk3BV9RKsrWPrO9VWaLtgf7TQBNt18jdll72nrInNJAjVbHxbFkbhpHfqrF_jNpwX1mNd5PCofjFb_xD-XpyTjOS7iLjVqnefkNSsJLJgxQGvg5qhgCAEoUUMI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200351\/Y8sEhR1hTGFULYf0I31fsSj0OHkz8Kk3BV9RKsrWPrO9VWaLtgf7TQBNt18jdll72nrInNJAjVbHxbFkbhpHfqrF_jNpwX1mNd5PCofjFb_xD-XpyTjOS7iLjVqnefkNSsJLJgxQGvg5qhgCAEoUUMI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200351\/Y8sEhR1hTGFULYf0I31fsSj0OHkz8Kk3BV9RKsrWPrO9VWaLtgf7TQBNt18jdll72nrInNJAjVbHxbFkbhpHfqrF_jNpwX1mNd5PCofjFb_xD-XpyTjOS7iLjVqnefkNSsJLJgxQGvg5qhgCAEoUUMI-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/03200351\/Y8sEhR1hTGFULYf0I31fsSj0OHkz8Kk3BV9RKsrWPrO9VWaLtgf7TQBNt18jdll72nrInNJAjVbHxbFkbhpHfqrF_jNpwX1mNd5PCofjFb_xD-XpyTjOS7iLjVqnefkNSsJLJgxQGvg5qhgCAEoUUMI-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<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>He walked inside, <strong>put down<\/strong> his bag and turned on the lights.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it has quite a few additional meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about books, it's used in the negative sense to say that a book is very interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I can\u2019t <strong>put down<\/strong> the book I just bought. It's great!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Putting something down\u201d also means writing or recording it so that it can be saved for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I <strong>put down<\/strong> questions during the meeting so I could ask about them later.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There's more! 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It means not being surprised if someone were to do something bad.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I wouldn\u2019t <strong>put it past her<\/strong> to start that nasty rumor about me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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 casual and aggressive way to tell someone that actions are more important than words. It\u2019s used in competition to provoke rivals to do their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It's easy to say you're the best, but can you prove it? <strong>Put up or shut up<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discussion_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Discussion Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is something that's difficult for you to <em>put up with<\/em>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have any old habits that you've <em>put aside<\/em>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is something you've been <em>putting off<\/em> that you need to do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever read a book that you couldn't <em>put down<\/em>?<\/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>The examples we've covered here are another showcase of the simple power of phrasal verbs that constantly appear in regular English usage. \"Put down\" alone can mean a wide variety of things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to be patient when presenting this information to your students, as it can be challenging for them to remember the small differences that separate each of these uses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up next in our series on phrasal verbs, we're highlighting some of the many ways students can use \"put\" in daily conversations. 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