English Expression · Intermediate
stay put
To remain in one fixed place
Pronunciation: say stay put
Meaning
To remain in one fixed place
Example
I'm not moving there; I'd rather stay put.
I'm not moving there; I'd rather stay put.
Practice tips
- Practice stay put out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.