Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
i-wouldnt-put-it-past-someone
idiom
/aɪ wʊdənt pʊt ɪt pæst ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Definition
This phrase suggests that you believe someone is capable of doing something questionable or surprising, even if it seems unlikely.
Examples
- I wouldn’t put it past her to throw a surprise party.
- He seems shady; I wouldn’t put it past him to try to cheat.
Meaning
To express a lack of surprise at someone’s actions, implying that they have a tendency to behave in a certain way that could justify the current situation.
Synonyms
- I wouldn’t be surprised if
- It’s typical of
- It wouldn’t surprise me if
