have (or put) someone/thing down as
Judge someone or something to be (a particular type): I never had Jake down as a ladies' man...- To be honest I'd never really rated him that highly and had him down as more of a ‘reliable journeyman’ but this season his performances have been nothing short of outstanding.
- The salon owner really has annoyed me, as he offered no recompense whatsoever, he's obviously relying on the fact that most women walk away meekly putting the experience down as just one of those things.
- He obviously had me down as just another buddy to hang out with every now and then.
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