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on a pedestal

[on a pedestal] {adv. phr.} Lovingly honored and cared for. * /Mrs. Raymond's children served her breakfast in bed on Mother's Day and later took her out to dinner. She […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

put one on a pedestal

[put one on a pedestal] {v. phr.} To exaggeratedly worship or admire a person. * /Daniel puts Elaine on a pedestal and caters to her every whim./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

Marian Stewart

Man puts woman on a pedestal so he won't have to look her in the eye. www.sky-net-eye.com

Clare Booth Luce

(1903-1987) U.S. politician Men love putting women on a pedestal because it's so much more satisfying when they knock them off. www.sky-net-eye.com

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