| 词组 | get something across |
| 释义 | Idiom put something across and get something across Theme: PERSUASION to convince someone of something; to get a plan accepted.After many weeks of trying, we were unable to put our plan across. They refused to accept it.We just couldn't get it across. Idiom get something across (to someone) Theme: EXPLANATION to convey information to someone; to teach someone.I'm trying to get this across to you. Please pay attention.I'll keep trying until I get it across. put (oneself) acrossTo communicate and express oneself clearly and effectively, such that others can understand one's opinions, ideas, and what one is like on a personal level. Jared has a bit of social anxiety, so he has trouble putting himself across around other people he doesn't know. The most important thing when you are speaking in front of an audience to is make sure you put yourself across well. put someone across (in a good way)and get someone across (in a good way)to present someone in a good way or a good light. I don't want Tom to make the speech. He doesn't put himself across well. I get myself across in situations like this. I'll do it. put something across (to someone)and get something across (to someone)Fig. to make something clear to someone; to convince someone of something; to get a plan accepted. I don't know how to put this point across to my class. Can you help? Can you help me get this across? put across1. Cause to be understood or accepted, as in She put her views across very well. [c. 1920] 2. Attain or carry through by deceit, as in You can't put anything across this teacher. [c. 1920] Also see put over, def. 3. put acrossv. 1. To place something so that it traverses something else: I put one leg across the other because it was more comfortable to sit that way. 2. To state or describe something clearly to others: The council put its views across during the hearing. The students will put across their opinions at the meeting. |
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