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Phrase(s): put something forward
to state an idea; to advance an idea. • Toward the end of the meeting, Sally put an idea forward. • He put several suggestions forward., Phrase(s): put someone or something forward
1. Lit. to move someone or something forward. • The director put all the players forward during the last scene, leaving more room for the chorus to come on for the finale. • Could you put your left foot forward a little? 2. Fig. to suggest someone or something; to advance the name of someone or something. • I put Henry forward as a possible nominee. • I would like to put forward a plan.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Propose for consideration, as in His attorney put forward a claim on the property, or They put me forward for the post of vice-chair. [Mid-1800s]
American Heritage Idioms