Definition of "put it to" in English

Verb

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put,‎ it,‎ to.

   • I will put it to you very candidly.

2. To put up for consideration.

   • put it to a vote

3. To overload with work or obligations.

   • You really put it to him, making him do all the heavy-lifting.

4. To blame on.

   • They did not have an easy scapegoat, so they put it to the leader.

5. To exploit an unfair advantage; to cheat; to swindle.

   • That mechanic put it to Sam.

6. Alternative form of stick it to.