Put somebody through it

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To cause someone to experience difficult or unpleasant situations or trials.

She really put him through it during their divorce proceedings.
Visual representation of "put somebody through it" - To cause someone to experience difficult or unpleasant situations or trials.

Often appears as...

  • put me through it
  • put her through it
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Emotional Weight

This phrase often implies an emotional toll, suggesting the difficulty wasn't trivial.

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He put her through it with his constant demands and criticism.
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Not Literal

It's usually metaphorical, meaning the 'it' isn't a physical ordeal but rather a challenging situation.

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The relentless legal battle really put him through it.
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Relationship Context

Often used when talking about relationships, indicating one person significantly strained the other.

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Their breakup was tough, she put him through it with all the arguing.
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