put one out
Idioms-
Inconvenience one, as in Will it put you out if we arrive early? Also see put oneself out . [Mid-1800s]
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Offend or irritate one, as in His watching television while I visited put me out . [Early 1800s] Also see put out .
Example Sentences
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It took nearly a minute for him to put one out and get a roar out of Progressive Field.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2019
“I put one out on my neighbors’ side,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2018
And even more risky when you’re a classic live band who hasn’t put one out for a long time.
From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2017
“It’s working right now because Pandemic Legacy is doing very well. But the first time I put one out and it bombs…” He trailed off, unable to finish the thought.
From Slate • Aug. 25, 2016
It takes like ten years to put one out, and they’re working on VI. Jeez, I could be a shrink.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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