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Phrasal Verb - putting across

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. Expressing or making clear an idea, opinion, or message to others.
  2. Conveying or transmitting something, especially an idea or message, to someone, especially effectively and persuasively.
  3. Getting an idea or proposal accepted by others, particularly in a presentation or negotiation.

Examples

No.Example
1I had a hard time putting across my idea to the team because they were not very receptive.
2During the sales pitch, the speaker did an excellent job of putting across the benefits of the product.
3In the debate, each team tried to put across their argument in the most persuasive way possible.
4The artist put across her vision for the project in a compelling presentation.
5The politician put across his stance on the issue during the interview.
6The teacher put across the concept of fractions to the students in a way they could understand.
7The salesperson put across the importance of the product to the potential customer.
8The negotiator put across his proposal with confidence and persuasion.
9The manager put across the need for change to the employees.
10The student put across his point of view in the class discussion.