idiom
put someone on a pedestal
put SUM-wun on ah PED-ih-stul
pʊt ˈsʌmwʌn ɒn ə ˈpɛdɪstəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
putsomeoneonapedestal
Dictionary meaning
To admire or idealize someone so much that you treat them as though they are perfect or above ordinary humanity; often leading to unrealistic expectations.
Examples
- She put her boss on a pedestal, which made it hard to accept any of his flaws.
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