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put oneself out

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put oneself out

to inconvenience oneself. I just don't know why I put myself out for you! No, I did not put myself out at all. It was no trouble, in fact.

See also: out, put

put oneself out

Make a considerable effort, go to a lot of trouble, as in Laura put herself out trying to make everyone feel at home. [Mid-1800s] Also see put one out.

See also: out, put