Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
put the plan into action
Meaning
to start implementing a plan or idea
Example
After weeks of preparation, it's time to **put the plan into action**.
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put the team on your back
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
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put to the test
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
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put two and two together
Meaning
to figure out something by reasoning
Example
He **put two and two together** and realized she was lying.
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Put up walls
Meaning
To create emotional barriers or distance from others.
Example
After the breakup, she **put up walls** and stopped trusting people.
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put words in someone’s mouth
Meaning
to say someone said something they did not
Example
Don’t **put words in my mouth**—I never said that!
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Put your best foot forward
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
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put your faith in
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone or something
Example
She decided to **put her faith in** her friends to help her.
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put your faith in someone
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
She decided to **put her faith in him** and let him handle the project.
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put your faith in the hands of
Meaning
to trust someone with something important
Example
She decided to **put her faith in the hands of** her lawyer for the case.
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put your feet up
Meaning
to relax after a period of hard work
Example
After the long day, I just want to **put my feet up**.
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put your foot down
Meaning
to assert your authority or make a firm decision
Example
When they asked for an extension, he decided to **put his foot down** and refuse.
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put your foot in it
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
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put your foot in your mouth
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her age.
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Put your heads together
Meaning
To discuss and solve a problem collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** to find a solution.
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put your heart and soul into something
Meaning
to do something with great effort and passion
Example
She **put her heart and soul into** her new business.
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Put your heart into it
Meaning
To do something with full effort and enthusiasm.
Example
If you **put your heart into it**, you’ll achieve great results.
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put your money where your mouth is
Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, **put your money where your mouth is**.
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put your nose to the grindstone
Meaning
to work hard and focus on something
Example
If you want to succeed, you have to **put your nose to the grindstone**.
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put your shoulder to the wheel
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
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Put your thinking cap on
Meaning
To start thinking carefully about something
Example
It’s time to **put your thinking cap on** for the quiz.
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put your trust in
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
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Put your trust in God
Meaning
To rely on faith in God to guide or help you.
Example
In difficult times, she chooses to **put her trust in God**.
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Put your trust in someone
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.