Meaning: This idiom has multiple meanings depending on the context:

1. To store or place something in its usual spot after use.
2. To save money for future use.
3. To eat or consume a large amount of food.
4. To imprison or confine someone (informal use).

Usage in Example Sentences:

1. “Please put away the dishes after you wash them.” (Store)
2. “She’s putting away money for her retirement.” (Save money)
3. “He put away three plates of pasta at dinner!” (Eat a lot)
4. “The criminal was put away for 10 years.” (Imprison)

Origin: “Put away” originates from the general verb “put,” meaning to move or place something, combined with “away,” indicating a return or removal to a designated place. This idiom has been in use for centuries and gained various figurative meanings over time, including saving and imprisonment.