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Meaning of the word "put over" in English

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put over

US /pʊt ˈoʊvər/
UK /pʊt ˈəʊ.vər/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to successfully communicate an idea or message

Example:
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He managed to put over his point of view despite the opposition.
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The speaker struggled to put over the complex ideas to the audience.
Synonym:
convey communicate get across express impart
2.

to deceive someone, especially by making them believe something that is not true

Example:
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He tried to put over a false story to the police.
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Don't let them put anything over on you.
Synonym:
deceive trick fool mislead dupe
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over and over putative put puts put in put to put on