Put something on ice In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put something on ice", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-28 03:12

Meaning of Put something on ice

Put something on ice informal verb phrase common

To chill something, such as food or drink, in order to preserve it.

Don't forget to put the champagne on ice.

You put the rest of the beef on ice. If it is definitely off, we aren't able to eat.

To delay or postpone something.

The city put the plans for the new stadium on ice as they tried to get more money for the project.

Let's put the report on ice awhile.

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put the chill on (someone or something)

1.  To stop, delay or diminish something

2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others

put off the evil hour

To delay or postpone something that is predicted to be unpleasant, difficult or annoying for as long as possible

leave them hanging in midair

To leave someone waiting for an answer or a response

Grammar and Usage of Put something on ice

Verb Forms

  • put something on ice
  • to put something on ice
  • puts something on ice
  • putting something on ice

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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