Put yourself out
phrasal verb
To make an effort to do something, especially when it's inconvenient or involves a lot of effort.
She really put herself out to make our stay comfortable.
Often appears as...
- really put yourself out
- don't put yourself out
phrasal verb
To inconvenience oneself in some way in order to help someone else.
You didn't have to put yourself out on my account.
Often appears as...
- have to put yourself out
- don't put yourself out
phrasal verb
To risk or expose oneself.
He would never put himself out for anyone else.
Often appears as...
- never put yourself out
- always put yourself out
phrasal verb
To make an effort to do something, especially when it's inconvenient or involves a lot of effort.
She really put herself out to make our stay comfortable.
Often appears as...
- really put yourself out
- don't put yourself out
phrasal verb
To inconvenience oneself in some way in order to help someone else.
You didn't have to put yourself out on my account.
Often appears as...
- have to put yourself out
- don't put yourself out
phrasal verb
To risk or expose oneself.
He would never put himself out for anyone else.
Often appears as...
- never put yourself out
- always put yourself out
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Duty
Use when someone does more than what is expected or required.
She put herself out to bake a cake at midnight for the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Effort
Highlight the amount of effort, especially if it's voluntary and for others' benefit.
You've really put yourself out organizing this charity event, thank you.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obligatory
Implies the effort made wasn't a requirement but a choice.
He put himself out to drive her to the airport, although he didn't have to.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Duty
Use when someone does more than what is expected or required.
She put herself out to bake a cake at midnight for the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Effort
Highlight the amount of effort, especially if it's voluntary and for others' benefit.
You've really put yourself out organizing this charity event, thank you.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obligatory
Implies the effort made wasn't a requirement but a choice.
He put himself out to drive her to the airport, although he didn't have to.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Duty
Use when someone does more than what is expected or required.
She put herself out to bake a cake at midnight for the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Effort
Highlight the amount of effort, especially if it's voluntary and for others' benefit.
You've really put yourself out organizing this charity event, thank you.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obligatory
Implies the effort made wasn't a requirement but a choice.
He put himself out to drive her to the airport, although he didn't have to.
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