Cool MateMeaning of Put it to bed
To finish or settle an issue, task, or situation.
In simple words: To finish or resolve something.
Put it to bed in a sentence
- We need to put this project to bed before the deadline.
- After much discussion, we finally put the argument to bed.
- Let’s put the issue to bed so we can move forward.
- The team worked late to put it to bed by the end of the week.
- They need to put these talks to bed before the conference.
How to use Put it to bed
This idiom is used when something is completed or settled. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but may not be suitable for very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
put + object + to bed
Memory hint
Imagine a child going to bed after finishing their homework—everything is settled.
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Collocations with Put it to bed
- put an issue to bed
- put a discussion to bed
- put a task to bed
- put a project to bed
- put conflict to bed
Common mistakes with Put it to bed
- Confused with 'put to sleep' which can imply a more permanent or negative action.
- Using it in contexts where there is no clear resolution.
- Incorrectly using it without the object, e.g., 'put to bed' instead of 'put it to bed'.
Compare Put it to bed with Resolve, Complete, Settle, Conclude
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Frequently asked questions about Put it to bed
What does Put it to bed mean?
To finish or resolve something.
What is the definition of Put it to bed?
To finish or settle an issue, task, or situation.
How do you use Put it to bed in a sentence?
We need to put this project to bed before the deadline.
Can you give another example of Put it to bed?
After much discussion, we finally put the argument to bed.
What are synonyms for Put it to bed?
Common alternatives include resolve, complete, finalize, settle, conclude.
What words go with Put it to bed?
It commonly pairs with put an issue to bed, put a discussion to bed, put a task to bed, put a project to bed, put conflict to bed.
What are common mistakes when using Put it to bed?
Confused with 'put to sleep' which can imply a more permanent or negative action. Using it in contexts where there is no clear resolution. Incorrectly using it without the object, e.g., 'put to bed' instead of 'put it to bed'.
How do you pronounce Put it to bed?
US: //pʊt ɪt tə bɛd//, UK: //pʊt ɪt tə bɛd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Put it to bed?
This idiom is used when something is completed or settled. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but may not be suitable for very casual conversations.