put one on a pedestal . put one on a pedestal {v. phr.} To exaggeratedly worship or admire a person. Daniel puts Elaine on a pedestal and caters to her every whim. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry