Meaning of the word "put sb through" in English
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put sb through
US /pʊt sʌm.bə.di θruː/
UK /pʊt sʌm.bə.di θruː/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to connect someone by telephone
Example:
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Could you please put me through to Mr. Smith?
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The operator put me through to the sales department.
2.
to make someone experience something difficult or unpleasant
Example:
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I'm sorry to have to put you through all this trouble.
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The divorce put her through a lot of emotional pain.
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