put through paces
Related to put through paces: so much for, take it for granted, without a hitch, in droves
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 somebody/something through their/its ˈpaces
test somebody’s/something’s ability to do something by making them/it show how well they/it can actually perform certain actions, tasks, etc: We watched the trainer putting the police dog through its paces. They’re putting the new machinery through its paces.These expressions refer to judging the performance of a horse before deciding to buy it.
See also: pace, put, somebody, something, through
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
put (someone) through (someone's) paces
To cause to demonstrate ability or skill; test: The drama coach put her students through their paces before the first performance.
See also: pace, put, through
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- put (one) through (one's) paces
- put somebody/something through their/its paces
- put someone or something through their paces
- put someone through his or her paces
- put someone/something through their paces
- put (something) through its paces
- gut check
- walk the chalk
- all there
- put one through paces