How to Pronounce "put one past"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈpæst
PUT WUN PAST
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /pˈɑːst
PUT WON PAHST
Definition
To score a goal against someone (especially in soccer), or to successfully trick or deceive someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈpæst
British English
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /pˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT WUN PAST
UK
PUT WON PAHST
Listen in Context
He managed to put one past the goalkeeper in the first half.
You can't put one past her—she always knows what's going on.
Did they really put one past the teacher with that excuse?
Our team finally put one past their star goalie after many tries.