Put the wood in the hole In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Put the wood in the hole", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-17 08:03

Meaning of Put the wood in the hole

Put the wood in the hole British verb phrase

To close the door

Remember to put the wood in the hole after leaving.

We should put the wood in the hole before the wind blows.

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Grammar and Usage of Put the wood in the hole

Verb Forms

  • Putting the wood in the hole

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

Origin of Put the wood in the hole

This is a colloquial North of England expression of unclear origin.

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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