Put 'em up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put 'em up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-22 11:10

Meaning of Put 'em up

Synonyms:

hands up

Put 'em up phrase spoken

The phrase is usually said by an armed man during a robbery or arrest.

The verb "stick" can be substituted for the verb "put". 

"Em" is a slang abbreviation for "them".

Used to order someone to raise his/hands above their shoulders.

Put 'em up! Don't anybody move, or I'll shoot.

"Put 'em up!" shouted the gunman.

When a robber said "Put 'em up", you should raise both hands in the air.

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