put someone out

Related to word: put

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Definition

  1. to impose inconvenience or additional tasks on an individual

    • I didn't want to put you out, so I decided to handle the matter myself.

    • Could you help deliver these documents to the office? I hope it won't put you out too much.

    • I worried that when she asked us to meet at night, it would put everyone out.

  2. Usually passive

    to irritate or disturb someone, commonly through one's actions or words

    • His offhand comments during the meeting really put some people out.

    • If you didn't like the movie, it's better not to say so; it might put her out.

    • My friend was upset by what I said; I clearly put him out.