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Meaning of put the pot on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To exaggerate.
archaic, slang
To overcharge.
archaic, slang
To bet an excessive amount of money.
archaic, slang

Examples

“The Baronet neither owned Artemis nor any other horse, nor did he now bet on horse-races; though he had solaced himself for those acts of self-denial by 'putting the pot on' at cards and all other 'events' concerning which wagers were possible.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

put the record straight put the saddle on the right horse put the screws put the shits up someone put the shoe on the other foot put the squeeze on