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词组 put something on a pedestal
释义 put something on a pedestal

put (someone/something) on a pedestal

to behave as if one person is more important than others.

They put the local doctor on a pedestal, seldom questioning his word or his authority.

Professional athletes are often put on a pedestal, and they forget that the fans pay their salaries.

Usage notes: the opposite meaning is expressed by take or knock someone off their pedestal:

You know something will happen that will knock her off her pedestal.

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