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DictionarySeeputput to it
be put to itTo be under strain, stress, or difficulty. Our entire team has been put to it to finish the project before the Christmas deadline. I need a vacation—I'm really put to it lately.See also: putput to itstrained or exhausted. Man, I'm really put to it! What a day! John was put to it to get there on time.See also: putput to it mod. in trouble or difficulty; hard up (for something such as money). (As if one’s back were put to the wall.) Sorry, I can’t lend you anything. I’m a bit put to it this month. See also: put put to it To cause extreme difficulty for: We were put to it to finish the book on time.See also: putLegalSeePut |