put (one) to work
put (one) to work
To give one a particular task to do. We're here to help, so just put us to work wherever you need us. Whenever I come home for a visit, my mom wastes no time putting me to work—last time, I had to vacuum the whole house!
See also: put, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put/set somebody to ˈwork (on something)
make somebody start work (doing something): On his first day in the office they put him to work on some typing.See also: put, set, somebody, work
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- put/set somebody to work
- (one) ain't particular
- ain't particular
- particular
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- have neither chick nor child
- home is where you hang your hat
- makes no difference to me
- (it) makes no difference to me