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put someone on to

idiom
Meaning

To show; to draw someone's attention to something useful or interesting.


Examples
SIMPLE

Can you put me on to a good place for lunch?

CONTEXTUAL

My friend put me on to a great website for finding cheap flights, and it saved me a lot of money.

COMPLEX

After I mentioned my interest in classic literature, the professor put me on to several obscure authors who significantly influenced my research.

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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Last updated April 17, 2026