put on side
put on side
dated To think or behave as though one is superior to others or better than one really is; to have or assume a pretentious or self-aggrandizing attitude. Primarily heard in UK. I think John is really a decent fellow at heart, but I really wish he wouldn't put on such side about his writing abilities. Stop putting on side, Mary. You're not some world-class actor—you're just an amateur like the rest of us!
See also: on, put, side
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
side
n. a side of a record (recording). (Refers to older vinyl recording.) Let’s cruise over to Sam’s pad and hear some sides.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- assume
- assume airs
- assumed
- give (oneself) airs
- drive (one) out of office
- force (one) out of office
- force out of office
- give head
- give somebody their head
- give someone their head