put (one) through (one's) facings



put (one) through (one's) facings

To force one to demonstrate one's skill in a particular area, usually in a grueling manner. Boy, they really put me through my facings at that job interview today—I had to give a mock lecture to a whole team of people! If my son wants a promotion, I'm going to put him through his facings so that he truly earns it.
See also: put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Leofstan-Anglo-Saxon
Bishop['biʃəp]
Eanraig-Scottish
Cameliakah-MEL-yahRomanian
Maialen-Basque
Freddie['fredi]