Put (someone, something, or some place) on the map In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-11 09:02

Meaning of Put (someone, something, or some place) on the map

Put (someone, something, or some place) on the map phrase

To make a person, a thing or a place become famous or renowned

This fighter succeeded in putting his hometown on the map after defeating the reigning champion.

After my first bite of that cake, I immediately knew that this cake would put the cafe on the map.

The student from an unknown school put it on the map after winning the first prize in an international competition.

The success of the movie put this place on the map.

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To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.

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To bring something or somebody to the center of attention

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Grammar and Usage of Put (someone, something, or some place) on the map

Verb Forms

  • putting (someone, something, or some place) on the map

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

Origin of Put (someone, something, or some place) on the map

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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