puts me off

Meanings

• Phrasal verb

  Causes displeasure or unease to someone

  - "The loud music puts me off."
  - "The strong smell of garlic puts me off."
  - "The thought of public speaking puts me off."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puts me off
offputting , putdown , puttoff , puttoff

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Variants

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put off , puts off , putting off

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Etymology

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The phrase 'puts me off' is believed to have originated from the nautical term 'put off', which means to delay or postpone. In the context of food, 'put off' meant to make someone lose their appetite.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'puts me off' is often used in the context of food and drink, but it can also be used to describe feelings towards people or situations.

2. The phrase 'puts me off my feed' is a similar expression, meaning it makes someone lose their appetite.

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Related Concepts

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1. displeasure: A feeling of unpleasantness or dissatisfaction

2. unease: A feeling of anxiety or apprehension

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Culture

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In literature, 'puts me off' has been used to describe a feeling of displeasure or unease towards something. In music, the phrase has been used as the title of several songs, often expressing a feeling of dislike or distaste.

How to Memorize "puts me off"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something causes you to feel displeased or uneasy

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase with a feeling of dislike or distaste

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters P-U-T-S-M-E-O-F: Pleases Unpleasant Thoughts, Making Everyone Feel Overwhelmed

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