put out a fire

== English == === Alternative forms === put out the fire === Pronunciation === === Verb === put out a fire (third-person singular simple present puts out a fire, present participle putting out a fire, simple past and past participle put out a fire) (idiomatic) To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: put out a fire. ==== Translations ==== === See also === firefighting