I put it to you

English

Phrase

I put it to you (that...)

  1. I suggest (to you), I propose
    I put it to you that the accused planned the attack beforehand.

Usage notes

Especially common in trial proceedings, where it can be used to introduce an assertion or presumption as a hypothetical, without making a formal accusation.

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