Put your face on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT yer FAYS awn
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs/ /ˈɒn
PUT yaw FAYS on
Definition
To apply makeup to your face, usually before going out or starting the day. Commonly used by women in an informal, sometimes playful way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used in joking or light conversation among women. Refers only to applying makeup. You might hear, "I can't go out until I put my face on." Not used literally—never means washing your face or similar.
Spanish: maquillarsePortuguese (BR): passar maquiagem - se maquiarPortuguese (PT): pôr maquilhagem - maquilhar-seChinese (Simplified): 化妆Chinese (Traditional): 化妝Hindi: मेकअप करनाArabic: تضعين مكياجكBengali: মেকআপ করা - মুখে মেকআপ লাগানোRussian: накраситься - нанести макияжJapanese: メイクする - 顔にメイクをするVietnamese: trang điểmKorean: 화장하다Turkish: makyaj yapmakUrdu: میک اپ کرناIndonesian: berdandan - merias wajah
Example Sentences
I need to put my face on before we leave.
basic
She always puts her face on in the morning.
basic
Wait a minute while I put my face on.
basic
Don't take photos yet—I haven't put my face on!
natural
She can't answer the door until she's put her face on.
natural
Give me ten minutes to put my face on and I'll be ready.
natural