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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“I knew if I put one out there just keep running,” Garrett said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 8, 2023
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
“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
“I put one out a second ago. It’s still smoldering in your ashtray.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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