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UK//pʊt hɪm ɒn hɪz æs//US//pʊt hɪm ɑn hɪz æs//

Meaning of Put him on his ass

To cause someone to fall down or to defeat them.

In simple words: To make someone fall down or fail, often used informally.

Put him on his ass in a sentence

  • In the final moments of the game, the player put him on his ass with a powerful tackle.
  • When they argued, she put him on his ass with her sharp wit.
  • If you keep pushing me, I’ll put him on his ass for sure!
  • The boxer put him on his ass in the first round.
  • He always tries to prove he’s tough, but one good hit will put him on his ass.

How to use Put him on his ass

This phrase is very informal and can be considered vulgar; best used among friends or in casual settings.

Grammar pattern

put + object + prepositional phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone literally being pushed down, landing on their backside.

Related words

Collocations with Put him on his ass

  • put someone on their ass
  • put him down
  • put someone in their place

Synonyms for Put him on his ass

  • knock him down
  • take him down
  • defeat him
  • bring him down

Common mistakes with Put him on his ass

  • Confused with 'put him on his feet', which means to help someone recover.
  • Using it in formal contexts, where it's inappropriate.
  • Misunderstanding the physical meaning versus the metaphorical meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about Put him on his ass

What does Put him on his ass mean?

To make someone fall down or fail, often used informally.

What is the definition of Put him on his ass?

To cause someone to fall down or to defeat them.

How do you use Put him on his ass in a sentence?

In the final moments of the game, the player put him on his ass with a powerful tackle.

Can you give another example of Put him on his ass?

When they argued, she put him on his ass with her sharp wit.

What are synonyms for Put him on his ass?

Common alternatives include knock him down, take him down, defeat him, bring him down.

What words go with Put him on his ass?

It commonly pairs with put someone on their ass, put him down, put someone in their place.

What are common mistakes when using Put him on his ass?

Confused with 'put him on his feet', which means to help someone recover. Using it in formal contexts, where it's inappropriate. Misunderstanding the physical meaning versus the metaphorical meaning.

How do you pronounce Put him on his ass?

US: //pʊt hɪm ɑn hɪz æs//, UK: //pʊt hɪm ɒn hɪz æs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Put him on his ass formal or informal?

"Put him on his ass" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use Put him on his ass?

This phrase is very informal and can be considered vulgar; best used among friends or in casual settings.