put up on
C1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To cheat or trick someone, especially by taking advantage of their trust.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To deceive or take advantage of someone, especially through dishonesty.
"He was afraid the car dealer was trying to put up on him by hiding the real condition of the vehicle."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
A regional American English expression, particularly found in Southern and Appalachian dialects. Rare in standard written English. Likely related to 'put one over on.' Not widely understood outside its regional area.
Commonly used with
me him her the customer anyone people
Forms
Base
put up on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
puts up on
he/she/it
Past simple
put up on
yesterday
Past participle
put up on
have + pp
-ing form
putting up on
continuous
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Synonyms
deceive cheat take advantage of swindle con
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