put store by

give away the store

To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.

lay store by

Synonym of set store by.

mind the store

To take active responsibility for a group or process, especially within an organization.

not to put too fine a point on it

Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making; to put it bluntly; to express it in plain terms.

put a band-aid on a bullet wound

To inadequately treat a serious situation.

put a blanket over

Make (something) seem less serious.

put a bug in someone's ear

To make a small suggestion or give a hint that causes the listener to act.

put a damper on

To stop people from enjoying an activity.