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put someone through their paces

to test someone's skills or knowledge. This fitness contest will really put the guys through their paces.

See also: pace, through

put someone/something through their paces

to test the ability or skill of a person or system. This contest will really put you guys through your paces. Frank took the car for a drive through the mountains and really put it through its paces.

See also: pace, through

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