put (something) on the block

put (something) on the block

To put something up for sale, especially at an auction. After years of collecting, she had to put all her records on the block to cover the cost of her husband's debt.
See also: block, on, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put on the block

To offer for sale.
See also: block, on, put
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • put on the block
  • put by
  • put (something) by
  • put (one's) back into (something)
  • put (something) in with (someone or something)
  • put a cap on
  • put a cap on (something)
  • put back to
  • put (one's) back to (something)
  • put (something) on the shelf