put to the test

nose test

An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.

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.

put a foot wrong

To make a mistake.

put a gun to someone's head

To compel someone (to do something); to create a situation in which someone has no alternative course of action.