🗓️ Idiom: Put Yourself Out There (v)
💬 Meaning
- To make an effort to meet new people. Especially in social or professional situations.
- Try to make new connections. It may feel uncomfortable but do it anyway.
🧠 Example Sentences
- If you want to meet new clients, you have to put yourself out there.
- She put herself out there by presenting her ideas to the board.
- Networking can feel awkward, but putting yourself out there is essential for growth.
🏛️ Origin
The idiom likely stems from the idea of stepping forward from a safe or hidden position into public view. “Out there” represents putting yourself out in the open for everyone to see. (not hiding). It’s commonly used in both personal and professional development contexts.
📝 Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
He knew he had to __________ if he wanted to expand his network.
Answer
put himself out there
2. Choose the correct meaning of “put yourself out there”:
A) Avoid new situations
B) make an effort to meet new people
C) Keep your opinions to yourself
Answer
B) Make an effort to meet new people
3. Change the sentence using: put yourself out there
“She made an effort to talk to everyone at the event, even though it made her nervous.”
Answer
She put herself out there at the event, even though it made her nervous.
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Rob is a CELTA qualified English teacher with 15 years of international experience. He has a BSc and PGDip from Loughborough and St Andrews universities in the UK. He has taught in Thailand and Saudi Arabia and now works with professionals worldwide.
