PUTS ON THE CUFF Meaning and
Definition
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"Put on the cuff" is an idiomatic expression used to describe an informal practice where someone acquires a good or service on credit, with the understanding that payment will be made at a later time. It typically refers to a situation where a transaction occurs without immediate cash exchange, instead relying on trust or personal relationships.
In this context, the term "cuff" is believed to have originated from the practice of a shopkeeper or clerk making a temporary note on the cuff of their shirt or jacket sleeve as a record of the transaction. This temporary note served as a reminder for both parties to settle the debt at a later date.
The expression can apply to various scenarios where informal credit is given, such as purchasing items at a local store without immediate payment or receiving services without upfront compensation. It implies a level of trust between the individual extending the credit and the person using it, as there is an expectation of eventual repayment.
The concept of "puts on the cuff" is reminiscent of a tab system, where a customer can accumulate charges over time and settle the total debt periodically. However, unlike a formal tab, this expression leans more towards an informal, casual arrangement that is often based on personal relationships and trust rather than a structured credit agreement.
Common Misspellings for PUTS ON THE CUFF
- put on the cuft
- -put on the cuff
- outs on the cuff
- luts on the cuff
- -uts on the cuff
- 0uts on the cuff
- pyts on the cuff
- phts on the cuff
- pjts on the cuff
- pits on the cuff
- p8ts on the cuff
- p7ts on the cuff
- purs on the cuff
- pufs on the cuff
- pugs on the cuff
- puys on the cuff
- pu6s on the cuff
- pu5s on the cuff
- puta on the cuff
- putz on the cuff
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