I thought it meant putting someone on the wrong scent.
Galen Fott:
July 14th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
The “Twain” quote is actually from “The Peter Principle”.
M Cosand:
May 1st, 2013 at 10:59 am
“Putting on” in my vocabulary has always meant putting on airs. “Stop putting on, we all know the truth.” Is this not a common usage ?
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Anne:
April 2nd, 2011 at 11:18 am
I thought it meant putting someone on the wrong scent.
Galen Fott:
July 14th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
The “Twain” quote is actually from “The Peter Principle”.
M Cosand:
May 1st, 2013 at 10:59 am
“Putting on” in my vocabulary has always meant putting on airs. “Stop putting on, we all know the truth.” Is this not a common usage ?