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.
1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type
2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would
1. To stop, delay or diminish something
2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others
To delay or postpone something that is predicted to be unpleasant, difficult or annoying for as long as possible
To leave someone waiting for an answer or a response
The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The similarity between the children and their parents
I looked at my father's eyes, then looked at my eyes. I thought the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.