"put out"

Posted by James Briggs on February 13, 2004

In Reply to: "Put out" posted by SR on February 13, 2004

: When my granny and mother were angry, they would say that they were "put out." "I am very put out with you right now!" I just used that expression and the class asked me what it meant and where it came from. I gave them the above explanation saying that I thought it was Irish or British. I then realized that another form of "to put out" means something entirely different here in the States. Any help here?
: Thanks!

Your UK and Irish use is certainly the only one I've ever heard or used here in the UK.
However, it's quite possible to 'put out' the cat for the night! I guess you don't mean this use.

• Put yourself out ESC 13/February/04
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