The Village Idiom

put someone on to

The idiom "put someone on to" means to introduce or make someone aware of something, usually a person or an idea.

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In a sentence

  • She put me on to a great new restaurant in town.
  • He put his friend on to a new music album that he knew she would love.
  • They put their colleague on to a new time-saving software that improved their productivity.

Where it comes from and how it is used

The idiom "put someone on to" is a commonly used expression in English. It is used to describe the act of informing or introducing someone to something, such as a new idea, concept, or experience. The phrase is versatile and can be used in informal and conversational contexts.

"Put someone in mind of" is another related idiom. This phrase means to make someone think of something or remind them of something. It can be used when something is similar to or reminiscent of something else. For example, if a song reminds you of a specific time in your life, you might say, "This song really puts me in mind of that summer we spent at the beach." This idiom is similar to "put someone on to" in that it involves connecting or associating thoughts or experiences.

The final related idiom is "put on the map". This phrase means to make someone or something well-known or recognized. It can be used when someone or something becomes famous or successful. For example, if a small town becomes popular because of a new tourist attraction, you might say, "That new park really put our town on the map." This idiom is related to "put someone on to" in that it involves making someone or something known or familiar.

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