put one on (someone)

put one on (someone)
Noun. See 'plant one on (someone)'.

English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.

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  • put one on someone — vb to hit, punch someone. An aggressive euphemism which is also rendered by lay/ hang one on someone. ► One of my colleagues said that he felt like putting one on the attendant for the way he treated the child. (Inside the British Police, Simon… …   Contemporary slang

  • put one on (someone) — Noun. See plant one on (someone) …   English slang and colloquialisms

  • put one through one's paces — {v. phr.} To train and discipline someone; test one s abilities. * /The new recruits were certainly put through their paces by the drill sergeant./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • put one through one's paces — {v. phr.} To train and discipline someone; test one s abilities. * /The new recruits were certainly put through their paces by the drill sergeant./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • put one's best foot forward — {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to make a good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one s best. * /During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward./ * /When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • put one's best foot forward — {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to make a good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one s best. * /During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward./ * /When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • put one in one's place — See: CUT DOWN TO SIZE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • put one in one's place — See: CUT DOWN TO SIZE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • put one on one's feet — See: ON ONE S FEET(2) …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • put one on one's feet — See: ON ONE S FEET(2) …   Dictionary of American idioms

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