How to Pronounce "not put it past"
expression
NAHT PUT IT PAST
NOT PUT IT PAHST
Definition
Used to say that you would not be surprised if someone did something, especially something bad or unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈpæst
British English
nˈɒt/ /pʊt/ /ˈɪt/ /pˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT PUT IT PAST
UK
NOT PUT IT PAHST
Listen in Context
I would not put it past him to cheat on the exam.
She is so sneaky, I would not put it past her to steal food from the fridge.
I wouldn't put it past Tom to arrive late again.
Honestly, I wouldn't put it past her to start a rumor just for fun.