Phrasal Verbs

put aside (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb put aside (2)

Meaning

to ignore a disagreement or a problem you have with someone so you can work together on something

Synonym

disregard, ignore

For example

  • put aside sth The leaders put aside their various differences and got on with the job of preventing a war from starting.

  • put sth aside I know we have unresolved issues, but can we put those aside, just for a moment, and work out what's best for the kids?

Quick Quiz

Can we put that question aside for now and

a. come back to it later?

b. answer it straight away?

c. never consider it again?
a) come back to it later? b) answer it straight away? c) never consider it again?

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Contributor: Matt Errey