Third-person singular simple present indicative form of put a pin in

present participle of put a pin in

To discredit or ridicule; to deflate someone or something that is pompous or overly esteemed. / To make something certain; to nail down.

(humorous, often sarcastic) An expression indicating that an attempted action or undertaking failed, but the effort in the attempt was admirable (enough so to be ranked highest, as A)

(idiomatic) Approach each situation with focus on the present rather than preoccupation about the future.

Obsolete spelling of across

Obsolete spelling of across

(idiomatic) To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

(transitive, obsolete, US, simile) To reject or ignore; to treat as worthless.

(transitive, obsolete, slang) get the better of