Put the blame on
see under lay on , def. 3; put it to , def. 3.
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- Put the clamps on
verb phrase To seize, esp to steal (1940s+)
- Put the eye on someone
verb phrase
- Put the finger on
Inform on, as in The witness put the finger on the defendant. [ ; c. 1920 ] Also see: put one’s finger on
- Put the finger on someone
verb phrase
- Put the freeze on someone
verb phrase To reject; treat very coldly: Women are quick to put the freeze on free loaders (1960s+)