Question 1

What does "put over" mean?

Accepted Answer

To communicate or express an idea so that others understand it.

Question 2

How do you use "put over" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She really put her argument over clearly — everyone in the room understood her point.

Question 3

Is "put over" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"put over" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. More common in American English than British. Separable: 'put the idea over' or 'put over the idea.' Often used in professional or presentation contexts. Also used in American English to mean to postpone (less common).

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