be+put+out
71put out — I. do, function, perform Vern s crew really puts out. They do a lot of work in a day. II. unhappy, upset Was he put out when you asked for more money? Was he upset? …
72put out of your troubles — to kill Or put out of your misery, as the case may be: Shore s you re born, he ll turn State s evidence... I m for putting him out of his troubles. (Twain, 1884) …
73put out a fire — verb To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person. The manager had to put out the fire after a raw hamburger was served to a customer. Syn: do damage control …
74put out of — phr verb Put out of is used with these nouns as the object: ↑business, ↑head, ↑misery …
75put out to — phr verb Put out to is used with these nouns as the object: ↑sea, ↑tender …
76put out about — bothered, annoyed, ticked off What s Jan put out about? She seems irritated …
77put out feelers — discover indirectly, ask subtle questions, through the grapevine I m not really looking for a new job, but I m going to put out a few feelers and see what happens …
78put out to grass — to cause to retire prematurely The imagery is from the horse which escapes the knacker: If you think you are going to be put out to grass, you are mistaken. (Price, 1979 a man was being moved from his normal job prior to retiring age) …
79put (out) to sea — idi put (out) to sea, to embark on a sea voyage …
80put out of one's way — phrasal see put out of the way 2 …
