How Do You Spell PUTS THE CUFF?
Pronunciation: [pˌʊts ðə kˈʌf] (IPA) 
The phrase "puts the cuff" may confuse those who are not familiar with the term's origin in police work. It is pronounced /pʊts ðə kʌf/ and refers to the action of arresting someone and placing handcuffs on them. The use of "cuff" instead of "handcuff" shows a shortened slang version of the term. However, it is important to note that this phrase may not be widely used or understood outside of police jargon.
