put a shine on

Pretending to be happy when you're really not.
To make the best of a bad situation.

Some things just suck, but you put a shine on and get on with it.

by Here To Help 711 May 09, 2016

put in chanels

to be placed in handcuffs , open cuffs shaped like the chanel double c logo

The cops came and then Tyrone was put in chanels.

by nayesweetz October 09, 2013

puts play to

Refers to a plan being ruined. If you have something organised and in some way it is no longer available. Used in south east Scotland, may be used elsewhere, author is unsure.

"It's raining, we can't play golf anymore!"
"Ahh well, that puts play to that idea"

or

"Johhny can't make it? Well that puts play to that then eh!"

by RooCH June 06, 2006

putting on mittens

The internet equivalent of biting one's tongue.

My boss's email was so infuriating that I wanted to reply to all pointing out his hypocrisy. But I need the job, so I ended up putting on mittens and just let it go.

by Xenos Aegletes May 02, 2012

put the hammer

apply heavy, weighted vigorous force, such as the sex act (but not always specific to same) getting a "heavy" task done with VIGOR!

he put the hammer to her , soon ; they were satisfied!
she put the hammer to him!
they put the hammer to jim's moving day, soon wrapping things up!
they "churned and burned," and put the hammer to each other !

by michael foolsley January 29, 2021

put a donk on it

to improve or complete something using the minimum amount of effort.

>"This curry's missing something.."
>"I know, put a donk on it with some ginger"

"I'm having trouble finishing this piece of coursework" ...
"Look, just put a donk on it and hand it in"

by ArdkorJunglist September 25, 2008

Put a tampon on

When someone is getting mad at something stupid or anything at all.

(Guy) You Idiot! There's no gas in the car, now I have to stop by at the gas station tomorrow morning.

(Guy 2) Put a tampon on and stop the bleeding.

by Vibez, The Voice January 16, 2013