Putting someone on a pedestal means viewing them as superior or flawless, often idealizing their qualities and abilities. This can lead to unrealistic expectations and can distort the relationship, as the person on the pedestal may feel pressured to maintain that elevated status. It often results in a lack of genuine connection, as it overlooks their imperfections and humanity. Ultimately, it creates an imbalance in how individuals perceive and interact with each other.
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!
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.
the most high the most great
Pedestal in English is the same as it is in Spanish.
Pedestal, not pedal stool. Damp Squid.
To put someone on a pedestal is to lionize them. He will lionize anyone that solves that mathematical proof.
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.
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.
The stainless steel pedestal of the circular teak table is designed for stability.
Positive superlatives are used to put things on a pedestal, showing that it is the best.
you have to put them on the pedestal in hades house to go through the portal.
It means to put out a contract for their murder.