put it to somebody that...
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.
ˈput it to somebody that...
(formal) suggest something to somebody to see if they can argue against it: I put it to you that you are the only person who had a motive for the crime.See also: put, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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