put by . put by {v.} To save for the future; lay aside. He had put by a good sum during a working lifetime. Categories: add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment