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
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  • put/set somebody to work
  • (one) ain't particular
  • ain't particular
  • particular
  • What number are you calling from?
  • neither chick nor child
  • have neither chick nor child
  • home is where you hang your hat
  • makes no difference to me
  • (it) makes no difference to me