Phrase guide

put it past

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To consider it not possible for (someone) (to do something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I wouldn't put it past him to spread malicious gossip about you.
  • I wouldn't put it past her to steal from shops, but I would put it past her to steal from her own mother.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, it, past.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He smashed the ball with his left foot and put it past the goalkeeper.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From put past with placeholder it.