Meaning of put it past | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, it, past.
2. To consider it not possible for (someone) (to do something).
   idiomatic

Examples

“He smashed the ball with his left foot and put⟳ it past the goalkeeper.”

“I wouldn't put⟳ it past him to spread⟳ malicious gossip about you.”

“I wouldn't put⟳ it past her to steal⟳ from shops, but I would put⟳ it past her to steal⟳ from her own⟳ mother.”

“Since, as I mentioned, my arse is intact, I meditate first upon the pain in my balls. Jesus Harold Christ! I wonder⟳ if Monger's got some morphine kicking about. I wouldn't put⟳ it past him.”

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