put someone through their paces

/P UH1 T S AH0 M W AH0 N TH R UW0 DH EH0 R P EY0 S IH0 Z/
verb
  1. 1

    (figurative) To test several or all functions or training of a person, animal, machine, etc.

  2. 2

    (literally, equestrianism) To direct a horse to walk, canter, trot, etc.

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