Αναζήτηση
not put something past somebody
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to believe that someone is capable of doing something, especially something negative or unexpected, based on their past behavior or character
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "not put something past someone" and when to use it?
The idiom "not put something past someone" is used to indicate that one believes a person is capable of a particular action or behavior, even if it may seem surprising, unusual, or negative. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it is commonly used in casual conversation to convey a degree of suspicion.
Παράδειγμα
I wouldn't put anything past him, including murder.
