- ˌput sb ˈup to sth
- phrasal verb
to encourage someone to do something stupid or wrongOne of the older boys must have put him up to it.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˌput sb ˈup to sth
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put a price on sth — Ⅰ. put a price on sth ► to say how much something costs, or is worth: »The latest development makes it difficult to put a price on other bonds and loans. »Staff loyalty is something that you can t really put a price on. Main Entry: ↑price Ⅱ. put… … Financial and business terms
put a figure on sth — Ⅰ. put a figure on sth ► to give an exact amount or number: »It is difficult to put a figure on the cost of the repair work, as it is still rising. Main Entry: ↑figure Ⅱ. put a price/value/figure on sth ► to say what you think the price or value… … Financial and business terms
put pressure on sb/sth — ► to put someone or something in a difficult situation, or to try and persuade or force someone to do something: »Analysts said the lack of supply would undoubtedly put pressure on prices. Main Entry: ↑pressure … Financial and business terms
put a stop to sth — ► to stop something bad from happening or continuing: »EU regulation has put a stop to huge roaming charges when you use your mobile phone abroad. Main Entry: ↑stop … Financial and business terms
put a premium on sth — ► to consider something to be very important or valuable: »The busy shopper puts a premium on finding everything in one big store. Main Entry: ↑premium … Financial and business terms
put your weight behind sth — throw/put your weight behind sth ► to use all your influence to support something: »The building firm threw its weight behind criticism of the government s new planning restrictions. Main Entry: ↑weight … Financial and business terms
put a value on sth — put a price/value/figure on sth ► to say what you think the price or value of something is: »They ve put a price of €2 million on the factory. Main Entry: ↑put … Financial and business terms
ˌput sb ˈoff (sb/sth) — phrasal verb to make someone not like someone or something or not want to do something Robert s attitude towards women really puts me off.[/ex] I put him off the idea of going shopping with me.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌput ˈup with sb/sth — phrasal verb to accept someone or something unpleasant in a patient way How has Jan put up with him for so long?[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
throw/put your weight behind sth — ► to use all your influence to support something: »The building firm threw its weight behind criticism of the government s new planning restrictions. Main Entry: ↑weight … Financial and business terms
