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1 a put-up job
(something done to give a false appearance, in order to cheat or trick someone.) fingeret* * *(something done to give a false appearance, in order to cheat or trick someone.) fingeret -
2 put
[put]present participle - putting; verb1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn•- put-on- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with* * *[put]present participle - putting; verb1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn•- put-on- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
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3 put all one's eggs in one basket
(to depend entirely on the success of one scheme, plan etc: You should apply for more than one job - don't put all your eggs in one basket.) sætte alt på ét bræt* * *(to depend entirely on the success of one scheme, plan etc: You should apply for more than one job - don't put all your eggs in one basket.) sætte alt på ét brætEnglish-Danish dictionary > put all one's eggs in one basket
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4 put in for
(to apply for, or claim: Are you putting in for that job?) ansøge om* * *(to apply for, or claim: Are you putting in for that job?) ansøge om -
5 put to (good) use
He makes use of his training; He puts his training to good use in that job.) gøre god brug af* * *He makes use of his training; He puts his training to good use in that job.) gøre god brug af -
6 put to (good) use
He makes use of his training; He puts his training to good use in that job.) gøre god brug af* * *He makes use of his training; He puts his training to good use in that job.) gøre god brug af -
7 place
[pleis] 1. noun1) (a particular spot or area: a quiet place in the country; I spent my holiday in various different places.) sted2) (an empty space: There's a place for your books on this shelf.) plads3) (an area or building with a particular purpose: a market-place.) -sted; -plads4) (a seat (in a theatre, train, at a table etc): He went to his place and sat down.) plads; siddeplads; sæde5) (a position in an order, series, queue etc: She got the first place in the competition; I lost my place in the queue.) placering; plads6) (a person's position or level of importance in society etc: You must keep your secretary in her place.) sætte på plads7) (a point in the text of a book etc: The wind was blowing the pages of my book and I kept losing my place.) sted, man er kommet til8) (duty or right: It's not my place to tell him he's wrong.) opgave9) (a job or position in a team, organization etc: He's got a place in the team; He's hoping for a place on the staff.) plads10) (house; home: Come over to my place.) bopæl11) ((often abbreviated to Pl. when written) a word used in the names of certain roads, streets or squares.) Pl.; plads12) (a number or one of a series of numbers following a decimal point: Make the answer correct to four decimal places.) decimal2. verb1) (to put: He placed it on the table; He was placed in command of the army.) sætte2) (to remember who a person is: I know I've seen her before, but I can't quite place her.) placere•- go places
- in the first
- second place
- in place
- in place of
- out of place
- put oneself in someone else's place
- put someone in his place
- put in his place
- take place
- take the place of* * *[pleis] 1. noun1) (a particular spot or area: a quiet place in the country; I spent my holiday in various different places.) sted2) (an empty space: There's a place for your books on this shelf.) plads3) (an area or building with a particular purpose: a market-place.) -sted; -plads4) (a seat (in a theatre, train, at a table etc): He went to his place and sat down.) plads; siddeplads; sæde5) (a position in an order, series, queue etc: She got the first place in the competition; I lost my place in the queue.) placering; plads6) (a person's position or level of importance in society etc: You must keep your secretary in her place.) sætte på plads7) (a point in the text of a book etc: The wind was blowing the pages of my book and I kept losing my place.) sted, man er kommet til8) (duty or right: It's not my place to tell him he's wrong.) opgave9) (a job or position in a team, organization etc: He's got a place in the team; He's hoping for a place on the staff.) plads10) (house; home: Come over to my place.) bopæl11) ((often abbreviated to Pl. when written) a word used in the names of certain roads, streets or squares.) Pl.; plads12) (a number or one of a series of numbers following a decimal point: Make the answer correct to four decimal places.) decimal2. verb1) (to put: He placed it on the table; He was placed in command of the army.) sætte2) (to remember who a person is: I know I've seen her before, but I can't quite place her.) placere•- go places
- in the first
- second place
- in place
- in place of
- out of place
- put oneself in someone else's place
- put someone in his place
- put in his place
- take place
- take the place of -
8 right
1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
9 suggest
[sə'‹est, ]( American also[) səɡ-]1) (to put (an idea etc) before another person etc for consideration; to propose: He suggested a different plan; I suggest doing it a different way; She suggested to me one or two suitable people for the committee; I suggest that we have lunch now.) foreslå2) (to put (an idea etc) into a person's mind; to hint: Are you suggesting that I'm too old for the job?; An explanation suddenly suggested itself to me.) antyde; dukke op•* * *[sə'‹est, ]( American also[) səɡ-]1) (to put (an idea etc) before another person etc for consideration; to propose: He suggested a different plan; I suggest doing it a different way; She suggested to me one or two suitable people for the committee; I suggest that we have lunch now.) foreslå2) (to put (an idea etc) into a person's mind; to hint: Are you suggesting that I'm too old for the job?; An explanation suddenly suggested itself to me.) antyde; dukke op• -
10 apply
1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) påføre; påsmøre2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) bruge; anvende3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) ansøge4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) gælde; angå5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) gælde•- applicable
- applicability
- applicant
- application
- apply oneself/one's mind* * *1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) påføre; påsmøre2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) bruge; anvende3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) ansøge4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) gælde; angå5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) gælde•- applicable
- applicability
- applicant
- application
- apply oneself/one's mind -
11 classified ad
noun ((American want ad) a small advertisement that people put in a newspaper when they want to buy or sell something, offer or find a job etc.) rubrikannonce* * *noun ((American want ad) a small advertisement that people put in a newspaper when they want to buy or sell something, offer or find a job etc.) rubrikannonce -
12 fill in
1) (to add or put in (whatever is needed to make something complete): to fill in the details.) udfylde2) (to complete (forms, application etc) by putting in the information required: Have you filled in your tax form yet?) udfylde3) (to give (someone) all the necessary information: I've been away - can you fill me in on what has happened?) orientere; holde ajour4) (to occupy (time): She had several cups of coffee at the cafeteria to fill in the time until the train left.) udfylde; fordrive5) (to do another person's job temporarily: I'm filling in for her secretary.) vikariere; afløse* * *1) (to add or put in (whatever is needed to make something complete): to fill in the details.) udfylde2) (to complete (forms, application etc) by putting in the information required: Have you filled in your tax form yet?) udfylde3) (to give (someone) all the necessary information: I've been away - can you fill me in on what has happened?) orientere; holde ajour4) (to occupy (time): She had several cups of coffee at the cafeteria to fill in the time until the train left.) udfylde; fordrive5) (to do another person's job temporarily: I'm filling in for her secretary.) vikariere; afløse -
13 fireman
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14 get on
1) (to make progress or be successful: How are you getting on in your new job?) klare sig2) (to work, live etc in a friendly way: We get on very well together; I get on well with him.) komme godt ud af det3) (to grow old: Our doctor is getting on a bit now.) komme op i årene4) (to put (clothes etc) on: Go and get your coat on.) tage... på5) (to continue doing something: I must get on, so please don't interrupt me; I must get on with my work.) komme videre* * *1) (to make progress or be successful: How are you getting on in your new job?) klare sig2) (to work, live etc in a friendly way: We get on very well together; I get on well with him.) komme godt ud af det3) (to grow old: Our doctor is getting on a bit now.) komme op i årene4) (to put (clothes etc) on: Go and get your coat on.) tage... på5) (to continue doing something: I must get on, so please don't interrupt me; I must get on with my work.) komme videre -
15 good
[ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) velopdragen; god; nem2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) god3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) god4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) god; dygtig5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) god; sød; venlig6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) god7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) glad; god8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) god; dejlig9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) god10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) god11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) god12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) god13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) god14) (thorough: a good clean.) ordentlig15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) vel2. noun1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) gode; fordel2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) det gode3. interjection(an expression of approval, gladness etc.) godt!; fint!- goodness4. interjection((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) ih du milde!- goods- goody
- goodbye
- good-day
- good evening
- good-for-nothing
- good humour
- good-humoured
- good-humouredly
- good-looking
- good morning
- good afternoon
- good-day
- good evening
- good night
- good-natured
- goodwill
- good will
- good works
- as good as
- be as good as one's word
- be up to no good
- deliver the goods
- for good
- for goodness' sake
- good for
- good for you
- him
- Good Friday
- good gracious
- good heavens
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- good old
- make good
- no good
- put in a good word for
- take something in good part
- take in good part
- thank goodness
- to the good* * *[ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) velopdragen; god; nem2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) god3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) god4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) god; dygtig5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) god; sød; venlig6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) god7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) glad; god8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) god; dejlig9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) god10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) god11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) god12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) god13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) god14) (thorough: a good clean.) ordentlig15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) vel2. noun1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) gode; fordel2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) det gode3. interjection(an expression of approval, gladness etc.) godt!; fint!- goodness4. interjection((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) ih du milde!- goods- goody
- goodbye
- good-day
- good evening
- good-for-nothing
- good humour
- good-humoured
- good-humouredly
- good-looking
- good morning
- good afternoon
- good-day
- good evening
- good night
- good-natured
- goodwill
- good will
- good works
- as good as
- be as good as one's word
- be up to no good
- deliver the goods
- for good
- for goodness' sake
- good for
- good for you
- him
- Good Friday
- good gracious
- good heavens
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- good old
- make good
- no good
- put in a good word for
- take something in good part
- take in good part
- thank goodness
- to the good -
16 grin and bear it
(to put up with something unpleasant without complaining: He doesn't like his present job but he'll just have to grin and bear it till he finds another.) gøre gode miner til slet spil* * *(to put up with something unpleasant without complaining: He doesn't like his present job but he'll just have to grin and bear it till he finds another.) gøre gode miner til slet spil -
17 less
[les] 1. adjective((often with than) not as much (as): Think of a number less than forty; He drank his tea and wished he had put less sugar in it; The salary for that job will be not less than $30,000.) mindre2. adverb(not as much or to a smaller extent: I like her less every time I see her; You should smoke less if you want to remain healthy.) mindre3. pronoun(a smaller part or amount: He has less than I have.) mindre4. preposition(minus: He earns $280 a week less $90 income tax.) minus- lessen- lesser 5. adverb(less: the lesser-known streets of London.) mindre- no less a person than* * *[les] 1. adjective((often with than) not as much (as): Think of a number less than forty; He drank his tea and wished he had put less sugar in it; The salary for that job will be not less than $30,000.) mindre2. adverb(not as much or to a smaller extent: I like her less every time I see her; You should smoke less if you want to remain healthy.) mindre3. pronoun(a smaller part or amount: He has less than I have.) mindre4. preposition(minus: He earns $280 a week less $90 income tax.) minus- lessen- lesser 5. adverb(less: the lesser-known streets of London.) mindre- no less a person than -
18 lose
[lu:z]past tense, past participle - lost; verb1) (to stop having; to have no longer: She has lost interest in her work; I have lost my watch; He lost hold of the rope.) tabe; miste2) (to have taken away from one (by death, accident etc): She lost her father last year; The ship was lost in the storm; He has lost his job.) miste3) (to put (something) where it cannot be found: My secretary has lost your letter.) forlægge4) (not to win: I always lose at cards; She lost the race.) tabe5) (to waste or use more (time) than is necessary: He lost no time in informing the police of the crime.) spilde tiden•- loser- loss
- lost
- at a loss
- a bad
- good loser
- lose oneself in
- lose one's memory
- lose out
- lost in
- lost on* * *[lu:z]past tense, past participle - lost; verb1) (to stop having; to have no longer: She has lost interest in her work; I have lost my watch; He lost hold of the rope.) tabe; miste2) (to have taken away from one (by death, accident etc): She lost her father last year; The ship was lost in the storm; He has lost his job.) miste3) (to put (something) where it cannot be found: My secretary has lost your letter.) forlægge4) (not to win: I always lose at cards; She lost the race.) tabe5) (to waste or use more (time) than is necessary: He lost no time in informing the police of the crime.) spilde tiden•- loser- loss
- lost
- at a loss
- a bad
- good loser
- lose oneself in
- lose one's memory
- lose out
- lost in
- lost on -
19 mark
1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.) D-mark2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.) karakter3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.) plet; mærke4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.) tegn5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.) mærke6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.) tegn; bevis2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.) mærke; plette2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.) rette3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.) markere4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.) notere5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.) dække op•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time* * *1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.) D-mark2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.) karakter3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.) plet; mærke4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.) tegn5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.) mærke6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.) tegn; bevis2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.) mærke; plette2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.) rette3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.) markere4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.) notere5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.) dække op•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time -
20 notice
['nəutis] 1. noun1) (a written or printed statement to announce something publicly: He stuck a notice on the door, saying that he had gone home; They put a notice in the paper announcing the birth of their daughter.) opslag; annonce2) (attention: His skill attracted their notice; I'll bring the problem to his notice as soon as possible.) opmærksomhed3) (warning given especially before leaving a job or dismissing someone: Her employer gave her a month's notice; The cook gave in her notice; Please give notice of your intentions.) varsel; opsigelse; besked2. verb(to see, observe, or keep in one's mind: I noticed a book on the table; He noticed her leave the room; Did he say that? I didn't notice.) lægge mærke til; bemærke- noticeably
- noticed
- notice-board
- at short notice
- take notice of* * *['nəutis] 1. noun1) (a written or printed statement to announce something publicly: He stuck a notice on the door, saying that he had gone home; They put a notice in the paper announcing the birth of their daughter.) opslag; annonce2) (attention: His skill attracted their notice; I'll bring the problem to his notice as soon as possible.) opmærksomhed3) (warning given especially before leaving a job or dismissing someone: Her employer gave her a month's notice; The cook gave in her notice; Please give notice of your intentions.) varsel; opsigelse; besked2. verb(to see, observe, or keep in one's mind: I noticed a book on the table; He noticed her leave the room; Did he say that? I didn't notice.) lægge mærke til; bemærke- noticeably
- noticed
- notice-board
- at short notice
- take notice of
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put-up job — A dishonest scheme prearranged usu by several people • • • Main Entry: ↑put * * * put up job UK US noun [countable] usually singular [singular put up job plural … Useful english dictionary
put-up job — n [C usually singular] informal an event that seems real but has actually been arranged in order to deceive someone ▪ It s been suggested the kidnapping was a put up job … Dictionary of contemporary English
put-up job — put up ,job noun count usually singular INFORMAL an event or situation that has been secretly planned in order to trick someone … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
put-up job — UK / US noun [countable, usually singular] Word forms put up job : singular put up job plural put up jobs informal an event or situation that has been secretly planned in order to trick someone … English dictionary
put-up job — n. a deception; a deceptive event. □ That’s really phony. A put up job if I ever saw one. □ No put up job is clever enough to fool me … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
put-up job — noun An attempt to trick, deceive, or con someone. It seemed to be a really good opportunity, but it turned out to be nothing but a put up job … Wiktionary
put-up job — noun (countable usually singular) informal an attempt to trick someone by secretly arranging for something to happen: There were rumors that the kidnapping of Miletti was a put up job … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
put-up job — noun (countable usually singular) informal an attempt to trick someone by secretly arranging for something to happen: There were rumors that the kidnapping of Miletti was a put up job … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
put up job — Synonyms and related words: cheat, clinquant, counterfeit, dummy, fake, fakement, false witness, forgery, frame, frame up, fraud, hoax, imitation, impostor, junk, mock, packed deal, packed jury, paste, phony, pinchbeck, planning, plotting,… … Moby Thesaurus
(a) put-up job — informal an attempt to trick or deceive someone. At the time he seemed honest enough, but later, after I d given him the money, I realized it was a put up job … New idioms dictionary
put-up job — noun informal something intended to deceive … English new terms dictionary
