put someone through the hoops
put (one) through the hoops
To force one to face, endure, or complete a challenge or series of challenges in pursuit of something. The boss really put me through the hoops to earn this corner office, believe me. I was doing everything from leading presentations to getting him coffee for months. The city puts all potential developers through the hoops before they're allowed to build.
See also: hoop, put, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put someone (or go) through the hoops
make someone undergo (or be made to undergo) a difficult and gruelling test or series of tests. 1994 Legion The crew was as fast and efficient as any they had put through the hoops.
See also: hoop, put, someone, through
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- put (one) through the hoops
- put somebody through it
- put (one) through it
- price one has to pay
- the price (one) has to pay
- have legs
- he that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens
- endure
- not stand the sight of (someone or something)
- get along without