put it to

Idioms  

1. Present for consideration, as in Let's put it to a vote , or I put it to you, I did the best I could under the circumstances . [Mid-1700s]

2. Present something in a forceful, candid manner to someone, as in I can't put it to you any more clearly—stay away from the electrical equipment .

3. Overburden with tasks or work, as in They really put it to him, expecting to do all the packing .

4. Blame on, as in They didn't know who broke the window so they put it to Sam .

5. Take unfair advantage, cheat, as in That used-car dealer really put it to Betty .

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Example Sentences

But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But through her extended engagement with artists, Stoschek has assembled one of the world’s leading collections — and put it to good use.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

In hindsight, had Dominik Szoboszlai converted his first-half penalty this game could have had a different outcome but, regardless of that miss, Liverpool should have put it to bed well before Burnley equalised.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Demaree said AI is driving a return on investment where Lockheed has put it to use, primarily by helping her team of 5,000 accelerate the pace of projects—thereby reducing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“Good,” said lawyer Henk, “let’s put it to the vote.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom