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Put-the-wind-up Definition

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verb

(idiomatic, UK) To frighten or disturb.

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Words Near Put-the-wind-up in the Dictionary

  • put the record straight
  • put the saddle on the right horse
  • put the shoe on the other foot
  • put the tin lid on it
  • put the wood in the hole
  • put the world to rights
  • put through
  • put through the mill
  • put-the-pedal-to-the-metal
  • put-the-plug-in-the-jug
  • put-the-wind-up
  • put-through-its-paces
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