Put down to Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PUT DOWN too, tuh, ti
pʊt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
put DOWN TOO
Definition
To believe or say that something is caused by a particular reason or person. It is often used to explain the cause of a problem or situation.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is formal to neutral, mainly used in explanations: 'put failure down to bad luck'. Usually followed by a noun or pronoun after 'to'. Not used for physically putting objects down—only for assigning cause.
Spanish: atribuir a - achacar aPortuguese (BR): atribuir a - colocar na conta dePortuguese (PT): atribuir a - colocar na conta deChinese (Simplified): 归因于 - 归咎于Chinese (Traditional): 歸因於 - 歸咎於Hindi: का श्रेय देना - के कारण माननाArabic: ينسب إلى - يعزى إلىBengali: দায়ী করা - ভাবা (কারণে দায়ী হিসেবে)Russian: объяснять - приписывать (чему-либо)Japanese: ～のせいにする - ～によるものとするVietnamese: cho là do - quy choKorean: ~때문이라고 여기다 - ~에 돌리다Turkish: bağlamak - atfetmekUrdu: کا سبب قرار دینا - منسوب کرناIndonesian: menganggap karena - menyalahkan (sebab tertentu)
Example Sentences
She put her success down to hard work.
basic
We put the mistake down to a lack of attention.
basic
He puts his illness down to the cold weather.
basic
Most people put her moodiness down to stress at work.
natural
If I were you, I’d just put it down to experience and move on.
natural
A lot of people put his confidence down to his supportive parents.
natural