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Definition of Put out a fire

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person. ¹

2. Verb. (&lit put out a fire) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Put Out A Fire

put one's money where one's mouth is
put one's name in the hat
put one's pants on one leg at a time
put one's shoulder to the wheel
put one's trousers on one leg at a time
put one across
put one foot in front of the other
put one over
put one past somebody
put one through one's paces

put oneself across
put oneself in someone's place
put oneself in someone's shoes
put option
put out a fire (current term)
put out feelers
put out of one's misery
put out to pasture
put outs
put over

put paid to
put pen to paper
put right
put somebody in his place
put someone's back up
put someone down as
put someone in his place
put someone in mind of
put someone in their place

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