Meaning of the word "not put it past someone" in English
What does "not put it past someone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
not put it past someone
US /nɑt pʊt ɪt pæst ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
UK /nɒt pʊt ɪt pɑːst ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Idiom
to believe that someone is capable of doing something bad or surprising, even if it is unexpected
Example:
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I wouldn't put it past him to lie to get what he wants.
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She's so competitive, I wouldn't put it past her to sabotage her opponent.