put to
phrasal verbput somebody to something
- to cause somebody trouble, difficulty, etc.
- I hope we're not putting you to too much trouble.
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put something to somebody
- to offer a suggestion to somebody so that they can accept or reject it
- Your proposal will be put to the board of directors.
- to ask somebody a question
- The audience is now invited to put questions to the speaker.