Put/keep somebody in the picture In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put/keep somebody in the picture", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jane Nhung

2021-06-30 09:06

Put/keep somebody in the picture British informal

Inform someone about a particular situation so that they can understand or be aware of what is happening

I read online news everyday to keep me in the picture about what's happening around the world.

I have just returned from a long trip, so John put me in picture about what happened at home the past few days.

I don't want to miss anything when I'm absent, so I asked my friend to keep me in the picture.

The boss wants me to put him in the picture about the status of the project while he's not here.

to set someone straight

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

Identity theft

Using someone else's personal information illegally without permission

give /quote sth/sb chapter and verse

To give accurate information/detail about something, especially things in a book

the certain party

Refer to someone who you want to keep their identity secret

To keep an eye on your enemies' behavior in order to avoid any malicious actions