Put (someone or something) out to grass In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put (someone or something) out to grass", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-08-19 11:08

Meaning of Put (someone or something) out to grass

Put (someone or something) out to grass spoken language verb phrase

Let an animal graze in a grassy area.

It's my garden, not an abandoned land. You can't put your sheep out to grass like that.

To force someone to retire because of old age.

I spent my whole life on this job. If I was put out to grass now, I didn't know what to do next.

I know James's dedicated so much to our company. But he's too old, we have to put him out to grass.

To not use something anymore.
 

This laptop's been with me from high school. Now, I think it's time to put it out to grass.

Other phrases about:

hang (up) (one's) hat

To reside somewhere

hang up (one's) spurs

To retire from work or quit doing something

hang up (one's) boots

To stop playing in a sport

swallow the anchor

To quit working at sea.

turn in (one's) badge

To take a break from work.

Grammar and Usage of Put (someone or something) out to grass

Verb Forms

  • put (someone or something) out to grass
  • puts (someone or something) out to grass
  • putting (someone or something) out to grass
  • be put (someone or something) out to grass
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TODAY
to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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