Meaning of put it to | Babel Free
Definitions
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, it, to.
- To put up for consideration.
- To overload with work or obligations.
- To blame on.
- To exploit an unfair advantage; to cheat; to swindle.
Examples
“I will put it to you very candidly.”
“put it to a vote”
“You really put it to him, making him do all the heavy-lifting.”
“They did not have an easy scapegoat, so they put it to the leader.”
“That mechanic put it to Sam.”
“Then put it to Judah. God knows if you walk in and give up Judah you're giving up yourself.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.