put someone or something through their paces
put (one) through (one's) paces
To make one undergo a thorough testing or examination so as to evaluate one's worth, ability, or competence. We need someone who can begin handling complex projects right away, so we're going to put you through your paces during the assessment period, OK? The coach wanted to put the young boxer through her paces before he agreed to bring her on the Olympic team.
See also: pace, put, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put someone or something through their paces
make someone or something demonstrate their qualities or abilities.See also: pace, put, someone, something, through
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- put (one) through (one's) paces
- put somebody/something through their/its paces
- put someone through his or her paces
- put someone/something through their paces
- put through paces
- put (something) through its paces
- gut check
- walk the chalk
- all there
- put one through paces