English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "my father put" Mean?
Learn what "my father put" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Advanced
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
My father put you up to this, didn't he?
It means the speaker is accusing someone of acting on another person’s instruction or pressure.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker suspects that their father influenced the other person’s actions.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you think someone is being controlled or sent by someone else. It sounds confrontational and is common in tense scenes.
Better ways to say it
1
My father put you up to this, didn't he?
2
Did my father tell you to do this?
3
He put you up to this, didn't he?
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