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I always try to put aside some money in case I need it for an emergency.
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A dozen witches threw the poisonous mandrake plant into the river Danube to put a curse on officials that will force them to pay taxes for the first time.
hubbub
hubbub
I think you're amazing to put up with all the hubbub. Urban life seems so loud and busy. Yeah, it's hectic but I love the city.
put up with
I have to put up with a lot of jokes by my coworkers at the office.
resilience
Grass has a useful property not easily matched by other plants: its impressive material resilience. Grass can put up with a lot of trampling without dying and will spring back when compressed by lounging people’s backsides.
compress
Grass has a useful property not easily matched by other plants: its impressive material resilience. Grass can put up with a lot of trampling without dying and will spring back when compressed by lounging people’s backsides.
put up with
Grass has a useful property not easily matched by other plants: its impressive material resilience. Grass can put up with a lot of trampling without dying and will spring back when compressed by lounging people’s backsides.
scan
scan it
Yeah, let's get to the Passport Control kiosks before the crowds. Ugh, I seem to be putting my passport in the wrong way. I never remember how to scan it!
double dip
double dip
Don't be gross and put a chip you've put in your mouth into the dip!
sunscreen
sunscreen
You're going to put on sunscreen, right? You know UV light is terrible for your skin!
sunscreen
sunscreen
You're going to put on sunscreen, right? You know UV light is terrible for your skin!
put the cart before the horse
putting the cart before the horse
Interviewer: Alex, you are putting the cart before the horse. First, we want to know if you have the skills we need. If yes, then we can talk about money.
parking meter
Remind me in an hour that I need to go put more money into the parking meter.
work ethic
Yeah, it's part of US tradition to have a strong work ethic. Michelle, do you think Americans really like to put in all those hours and do a good job?
sunscreen
sunscreen
Actually, I turn red not brown so I need to put on sunscreen.
savings account
savings account
I put a little money in my savings account every month. Good to have a little extra when I need it.
put it on a card
put it on my card
I'm happy to pay. Just put it on my card. OK?
alright
Theo: Oh alright, I'm coming. I just need to put on my shoes.
put it off
put it off
Theo: Can we put it off until after my favorite TV show? It'll be over in an hour...
cheese and crackers
Some people like to put out cheese and crackers as a snack before dinner.
draw the line
draw the line
I draw the line about texting at the dinner table. Please put your phone away when you eat with me!
draw the line
draw the line
When it comes to texting, I draw the line at the dinner table. Put your phone away when you're eating with me!
To go
I couldn't finish my meal, as the portions are huge! Thankfully, the waiter offered to put the rest in a box, to go.
overhead bin
overhead bins
Upon boarding, everybody puts their cabin luggages in the overhead bins.
fasten
fastening
I am fastening my seat belt and will put my phone on airplane mode. No more texting.
carry-on
I put my iPad in my carry-on to make sure it doesn't get damaged in the cargo section.
put your cards on the table
put my cards on the table
I'm going to put my cards on the table this weekend and tell Kate I love her.
checking account
I'm going to open a new checking account to put all my money from VN in.
the sky's the limit
The sky's the limit for the toppings you can put on your ice cream here -- candies, cookies, sauces, fruit... amazing!
put out
We put out the flames before we go to bed.
put out
We put out the flames before we go to bed.
put your heads together
put our heads together
This problem is tricky, but we can solve it if we put our heads together.
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