put the pot on
The phrase "put the pot on" varies widely in meaning, from its literal use in cooking to its metaphorical uses in slang and music.
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Definition
A2Cooking
(literal)To place a pot on a stove or heat source to start cooking or boiling something.
Example
- She put the pot on to boil some water for tea.
C1Slang
(archaic, exaggeration)To exaggerate or overstate something.
Example
- Don't believe him; he's just putting the pot on.
C1Slang
(archaic, overcharge)To charge someone more than the usual or fair price.
Example
- They really put the pot on with those prices.
B2Music
(blues)To invite others to socialize and enjoy good times, often involving food and drink.
Example
- Koko Taylor sang about putting the pot on, meaning it's time to gather and have fun.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "put the pot on":
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