be put upon

Related to word: put

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to experience poor treatment from someone exploiting your helpfulness and goodwill

    • He always asks me for help, making me feel like I am being put upon.

    • At work, I feel that I am being put upon since my colleagues often offload their tasks onto me.

    • She is kind-hearted, but often finds herself being put upon because she is too accommodating.