put across

put across  {v.}

1. To explain clearly; make yourself understood; communicate.

He knew how to put his ideas across.

Compare: GET ACROSS.

2.  {informal}

To get (something) done successfully; bring to success; make real.

He put across a big sales campaign.

The new librarian put across a fine new library building.

Syn.: PUT OVER (2).

Compare: PULL OFF.