How to Pronounce "put past"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈpæst
PUUT-PAST
pʊt/ /pˈɑːst
PUUT-PAHST
Definition
To believe that someone is capable of doing something, usually something surprising or negative. Used mostly in the phrase 'I wouldn't put it past [someone]' to mean you think the person might do it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈpæst
British English
pʊt/ /pˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUUT-PAST
UK
PUUT-PAHST
Listen in Context
I wouldn't put it past Tom to lie about being sick.
She broke the vase—I wouldn't put it past her to do it on purpose.
Would you put it past them to cheat in the game?
After what he did last time, I wouldn't put it past him to do it again.