put over
Bring off informally
To put something over is to communicate or convey it successfully, especially an idea, argument, or performance: She really put that song over, He struggled to put his point over to the committee.
The phrase suggests making something understood or accepted by an audience.
To put one over on someone is to deceive or trick them: They put one over on the insurance company.
Communicate or transport
- get acrossCommunicate an idea clearly
- expressState or fast train
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
- explainMake something understood
relay · transmit · impart · clarify · present · deliver · spell out · make clear
Cause to believe
- swayRock back and forth
- influencePower to affect others
- sellTransfer for payment
- coaxPersuade by gentle urging
pitch · cajole · charm · talk into · convert · argument · reasoning · eloquence
convey
Communicate or transport
- get acrossCommunicate an idea clearly
- expressState or fast train
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
explain · relay · transmit · impart · clarify · present · deliver · spell out · make clear · translate
convince
Cause to believe
coax · pitch · cajole · charm · talk into · convert · argument · reasoning · eloquence · credibility
fool
Unwise, gullible person
swindle · hoodwink · bamboozle · scam · defraud · mislead · hustle · hoax · fast one · snow job
pull off
Succeed at something difficult
- accomplishComplete successfully
- achieveSucceed through effort
- executeCarry out fully
complete · bring off · carry off · manage · deliver · clinch · nail · land · seal · close
put overbomb
Explosive device or disaster
flop · fall flat · go over like a lead balloon · misfire · bungle
put overlevel with
Speak honestly to
tell the truth · come clean · play fair · disclose · reveal
put overbring forward
Reschedule earlier
go ahead with · advance · move up · expedite · fast-track
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