Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-on-a-pedestal
idiom
/pʊt ɒn ə ˈpɛdɪstəl/
Definition
To regard someone as superior or view them with excessive admiration.
Examples
- Many fans put their favorite celebrities on a pedestal, forgetting they are human too.
- She felt her colleagues put her on a pedestal after her big promotion.
Meaning
The phrase suggests elevating someone to a high status, often overlooking their flaws and treating them as if they are perfect.
Synonyms
- idolize
- exalt
- venerate
- adore
