put it to someone

put it to (one)

1. To suggest or introduce something for one's consideration; to bring something to one's attention. It's an interesting proposal. I'll put it to the board of directors next week.

2. To accuse one of something with the intention of seeing whether they will deny it or can argue against it. Typically followed by "that" and the accusation. I put it to her that she had added a passage to her diary as a means of providing an alibi. I stormed into that meeting to put it to them that this policy is going to destroy many employees' careers.

put it to someone

make a statement or allegation to someone and challenge them to deny it.

词组	put it to someone
释义	put it to someone put it to (one) 1. To suggest or introduce something for one's consideration; to bring something to one's attention. It's an interesting proposal. I'll put it to the board of directors next week. 2. To accuse one of something with the intention of seeing whether they will deny it or can argue against it. Typically followed by "that" and the accusation. I put it to her that she had added a passage to her diary as a means of providing an alibi. I stormed into that meeting to put it to them that this policy is going to destroy many employees' careers. See also: put Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. put it to someone make a statement or allegation to someone and challenge them to deny it. See also: put, someone Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be replaced by (someone or something) be replaced with (someone or something) be remembered as (something) be remembered as/for something a ball and chain ball and chain at (one's) doorstep at doorstep at expense at (one's) expense
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