Question 1

What does "put someone on to" mean?

Accepted Answer

To tell someone about a useful person, resource, or idea.

Question 2

How do you use "put someone on to" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

My neighbor put me on to a plumber who charges very reasonable prices.

Question 3

Is "put someone on to" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"put someone on to" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Very common in everyday British and American English. The object is always a person, and the thing they are put onto follows: 'put me on to a great mechanic.' Also used literally when connecting phone calls.

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