1 B2 idiomatic neutral
To present yourself and your abilities clearly and effectively to other people.
"She really put herself across well at the interview — she was confident and articulate."
inseparable
put oneself across
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To present or express yourself effectively so that others understand your abilities, personality, or ideas.
In plain English
To make a good impression and show people who you really are or what you can do.
What does "put oneself across" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Very useful in job interview, presentation, and networking contexts. Common in British English. Often used with adverbs: 'put yourself across well / badly / clearly.'
Words that pair with "put oneself across"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
well clearly badly effectively confidently interview
How to conjugate "put oneself across"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
put oneself across
I/you/we/they
3rd person
puts oneself across
he/she/it
Past simple
put oneself across
yesterday
Past participle
put oneself across
have + pp
-ing form
putting oneself across
continuous
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