put out feelers
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
make informal enquiries; talk to people unofficially to see if someone is interested
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put sb in their place
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To tell someone firmly to stop being rude or acting too important.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put sb's nose out of joint
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
to make someone feel upset or offended
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put the brakes on
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To slow down or stop something that is happening, especially to prevent it from continuing or getting out of control.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put the cat among the pigeons
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To do or say something that is likely to cause trouble, controversy, or a strong reaction among a group of people.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put the cat amongst the pigeons
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To say or do something that causes trouble or strong reactions.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put the knife in
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
deliberately do or say something really hurtful to someone
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put the village on the map
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To make the village well-known or famous, especially when it was previously unknown.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put two and two together
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To figure something out or draw a logical conclusion from the information available.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put two fingers up at sth
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To show rude refusal or disrespect toward something.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put your foot down
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
to assert your authority or make a firm decision, especially when refusing to allow something
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put your heart and soul into something
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To put a great deal of effort, passion, and determination into something; to be fully committed and dedicated.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put/lay your cards on the table
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
Tell someone honestly what you think or what you plan to do.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put/send the cat among the pigeons
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To do or say something that causes a lot of people to become angry, worried, or agitated.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put/set someone's mind at rest
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To help someone stop worrying or feeling anxious by providing reassurance or information.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put/stick your oar in
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
Join a discussion or give your opinion when it is not wanted or when you are not invited (informal).
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
put/throw a spanner in the works
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To spoil something, such as a plan, or prevent it from succeeding.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
puts a damper on
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
To make an event or situation less enjoyable, exciting, or successful.
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
putting on / giving yourself airs and graces
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
acting as if you were someone of a higher social class than you really are
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary
putting on an act
N/AChưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.
pretending, not being genuine
Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary