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Put across

/ˈpʊt əˈkrɒs/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To successfully communicate an idea or piece of information.

  • She put across her ideas very clearly during the presentation.
  • The teacher managed to put across the complex topic in a way that everyone could understand.

2. To convey oneself or one’s abilities in a certain way, often positively.

  • He tried to put himself across as a competent candidate during the interview.
  • The artist managed to put her personality across through her unique artworks.

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