Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put someone out of their misery
idiom
pʊt ˈsʌmwʌn aʊt əv ðɛr ˈmɪzəri
Definition
To end the suffering of someone who is in pain or distress, often by providing a helpful solution or a release from a difficult situation.
Examples
- After months of suffering, they decided to put their beloved pet out of its misery.
- He was struggling with the project, so she helped him finish it to put him out of his misery.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to express the idea of relieving someone from their prolonged discomfort or unhappiness, usually by taking decisive action.
Synonyms
- end someone’s suffering
- relieve someone from distress
- help someone find peace
