Put (someone or something) to bed In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-20 03:09

Meaning of Put (someone or something) to bed

Synonyms:

send someone to bed

Put (someone or something) to bed verb phrase

The bed is the flat portion of an old-style printing press that houses the type. When writers refer to "putting a newspaper or magazine to bed," they're referring to the final edits before publication.

To help someone prepare to get into bed, especially kids

After putting his daughter to bed, he walked out and closed the door slightly.

To finish something or some first preparatory steps

I had been working on my computer all night to put this project to bed.

To stop discussing, considering, or focusing on something

I couldn't put what she said to bed.

Can you guys put the issue to bed? The answer is apparent on the board.

Other phrases about:

to tie up loose ends
To complete things that are left unfinished
round (something) out

To finish or complete something in a satisfactory way

to wrap up loose ends

To finish the last few minor details of a project, assignment or report so that the task is completely done

 

cop some Z's

To get some sleep

put/add the finishing touch(es) to something

If you put/add the finishing touch(es) to something, you do the last detail(s) that make it complete.

Grammar and Usage of Put (someone or something) to bed

Verb Forms

  • putting (someone or something) to bed
  • puts (someone or something) to bed

The verb "put" must be conjugated according to its tense.,

Origin of Put (someone or something) to bed

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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