put

not know where to put yourself feel deeply embarrassed. informal

1986Robert SproatStunning the Punters He was begging and pleading with me…with tears rolling down his cheeks so I didn't know where to put myself.

put it (or yourself) about be sexually promiscuous. British informal

put it there used in the imperative to indicate that the speaker wishes to shake hands with someone in agreement or congratulation. informal

put it to someone make a statement or allegation to someone and challenge them to deny it.

put one over on deceive someone into accepting something false. informal

put something behind you get over a bad experience by distancing yourself from it.

put up or shut up defend or justify yourself or remain silent. informal

2014New Zealand Herald Very soon, Cunliffe is going to have to put up or shut up about the alternative economy he has in mind.

☞ For other idioms containing put, see the entry for the main word in the idiom (for example, put paid to at paid).