Pedestals are used to exhibit precious works of art, so figuratively speaking, putting something on a pedestal means treating it as if it were precious. Excessive admiration is often described in those terms.
The statue was on a pedestal. They put Barney on a pedestal. The pedestal fell over. We decided to place a plant on the pedestal.
This phrase is used figuratively to mean taking a definitive action or making a firm decision about something. It suggests commitment and resolve in a particular course of action.
the most high the most great
Perhaps I should not have put her up on a pedestal. The missing trophy for bicycling had a golden bicycle on top of a marble pedestal. I can leap six pedestals if you'd care to see me try.
It means, "put it in the (trash) can" -- usually figuratively, not literally. It means put an end to it, stop it. discard it and begin again I always thought it meant to shut up.
to put something in something
Pedestal, not pedal stool. Damp Squid.
The stainless steel pedestal of the circular teak table is designed for stability.
What a nice compliment! Do you realize that someone put you on a pedestal? For what that person paying you the compliment really means is that you are "dependable." Congratulations!
It mean when you put something in order: to save it or give it to something!!!!
put something in a pot.
To delay something