Put (someone) through the hoop In english explanation

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

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-08-16 11:08

Meaning of Put (someone) through the hoop

Synonyms:

put (someone) through the wringer

Put (someone) through the hoop informal verb phrase

To force someone to face, endure or experience  difficulty or challenges

He really put us through the hoop.

All candidates are put through the hoop in the interview in order to consider if they have the right qualities.

The manager has put John through the hoop because he worries that John will surpass him.

Other phrases about:

go hard or go home

be braved to face the challenge or quit chances

fall into shit and come up smelling like roses

Come out of a difficult situation  without a stain on one's character

to rip off the Band-Aid

To quickly do an unpleasant or difficult task in order to avoid a prolonged painful episode

life isn't all rainbows and unicorns

Used to say that life includes not only happiness but also toughness too.

in smooth water(s)

1. On or in a calm or undisturbed waterbody

2. Facing no or very few obstacles or difficulties

Grammar and Usage of Put (someone) through the hoop

Verb Forms

  • put (someone) through the hoop
  • putting (someone) through the hoop
  • puts (someone) through the hoop
  • Noun Forms

    • put (one) through the hoops

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

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