to tell someone in a strong way that they must do something or that they must stop doing something. You can't just let him do what he wants, you'll have to put your foot down.
When Anna came home drunk one afternoon I decided it was time to put my foot down.
by tsvijay May 9, 2006
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"Put your thumb down" is a phrase that is used when someone try's to throw up the horns (a gesture where you pull in you middle, ring and thumb into your palm. Often used by fans of the metal genre. )but leave the thumb extended.

Often said to newer metalheads or posers. (Keep in mind if you make the mistake as a new metalhead it does not make you a poser.)
Metalhead: "DruidLord is brutal"
New Metalhead: "Fuck yeah it is" *throws horns with thumb*
Metalhead: "Put your thumb down!"
New Metalhead: "shit sorry"
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To step up to a challenge and/or dismiss one's insecurities or fears.

The opposite of chickening out.

To "man-up" or "step-up".
"I've had quite a few drinks tonight, I probably shouldn't drive you guys to T-Bell"

"Dude, put down your purse and get in the damn car"
by Austin Brigman August 15, 2006
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A phrase for when a drafter has simply had enough of drafting and simply cannot manage to draft another line
Person 1: Hey bro, I need some plans drawn up for a new house we are building
Person 2: I’m Sorry bro, but I am putting down the T-Square
Person 1: Oh No! Will you ever return???
Person 2: I don’t know, maybe I will, maybe I wont. Drafting is hard work sonny
by A_Random_Tall_Kid January 28, 2022
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verb phrase: to dominate; to take control of the situation; to make yours. reference: film "Godfather of Disco"
Justin says,"Dude, I'm gonna go up on the mike tonight and sing "We want fun" at Karaoke."
Bubba replys,"Yeah, put your weight down on it!"
by Water of Wonder June 12, 2004
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A woman's way of saying to her man: "I'm putting my foot down." Making deMANds - demands from the man
"He said tonight is a boy's night, AGAIN! ... but I am putting my stiletto down!"
by The Cason-Point February 27, 2010
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