Collocation
put an idea forward
to suggest an idea for others to consider or discuss, especially in a meeting or formal context
Definition
'put an idea forward' is a common English collocation. to suggest an idea for others to consider or discuss, especially in a meeting or formal context
put + an idea + forward
“She put an idea forward that could save the company money.”
Examples
- I want to put an idea forward at the meeting tomorrow.
- She put an idea forward that could improve customer support.
- He put an idea forward, but the team asked for more evidence.
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- We should put an idea forward before the deadline closes.
- During the discussion, Maria put an idea forward about reorganizing the workflow.
- The committee has put an idea forward to reduce unnecessary spending.
- Several researchers put an idea forward that challenges the current model.
- If you put an idea forward, be ready to explain how it would work in practice.
- After weeks of silence, the CEO finally put an idea forward for a compromise.