English phrase from drama scenes
Alternatives to "he put you up to this"
Find natural alternatives to "he put you up to this" in English, with scene-based examples and tone guidance.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
He put you up to this.
It means the speaker suspects the person was instructed or manipulated by someone else.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker thinks someone else arranged or influenced the other person’s actions.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you think someone is acting on another person’s orders. It is suspicious and can sound accusatory.
Better ways to say it
1
He put you up to this.
2
Did he put you up to this?
3
Someone put you up to this, didn't they?
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