put on the cuff

put (something) on the cuff

To purchase something with the promise or obligation of providing payment in the future. I'm not getting paid till next week, but we really need a new TV, so I decided to put this one on the cuff. Be careful not to put too much on the cuff, or you'll end up swimming in debt for years.

put something on the cuff

Fig. to buy something on credit; to add to one's credit balance. I'll take two of those, and please put them on the cuff. I'm sorry, Tom. We can't put anything more on the cuff.

词组	put on the cuff
释义	put on the cuff put (something) on the cuff To purchase something with the promise or obligation of providing payment in the future. I'm not getting paid till next week, but we really need a new TV, so I decided to put this one on the cuff. Be careful not to put too much on the cuff, or you'll end up swimming in debt for years. See also: cuff, on, put Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. put something on the cuff Fig. to buy something on credit; to add to one's credit balance. I'll take two of those, and please put them on the cuff. I'm sorry, Tom. We can't put anything more on the cuff. See also: cuff, on, put McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: put (something) on the cuff on the cuff till next time till then (goodbye) till then geedus geetis geetus double sawbuck dub References in periodicals archive [9] After you put on the cuff, wait a minute or two. Tips for Taking Accurate Blood Pressure Readings at Home "After you put on the cuff, sit for three to five minutes before you inflate it," he advises. Ensure accurate readings with in-home blood pressure monitors: follow these steps and suggestions for reliable results
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