to put on
– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means:
to dress yourself or someone else in clothing, accessories and/or footwear
to organize and produce an event
to present a disingenuous behaviour or appearance
EXAMPLES
(definition 1) “I am very cold. I need to put on a sweater, a scarf, and some boots.”
(definition 2) “In November, many schools put on assemblies to commemorate Remembrance Day, which is a holiday in Canada.”
(definition 3) “You may think that he is a friendly and generous person, but he’s just putting that all on. The moment you leave the room he’s already talking behind your back, complaining that you asked for help and that he had to give it to you. I wouldn’t trust him if I were you.”
What kind of clothing do you typically put on in November? Are there any events being put on this month where you live? Tell me about a time when you put on a happy face when, in reality, you were not happy at all. Practice using this phrasal verb by answering me in the comments below.
