put smb. in the picture

put smb. in the picture: (put smb. in (или into) the picture)

осведомлять, информировать кого-л., вводить кого-л. в курс дела, ставить кого-л. в известность; см. тж. be in the picture 3)

He can put you into the picture more completely. (P. Abrahams, ‘A Wreath for Udomo’, part II) — Мистер Джонс может полностью информировать вас о сложившемся положении.

I haven't got the ramifications clear... You'd better put me in the picture, Dad. (A. Christie, ‘Crooked House’, ch. III) — Мне не совсем ясны родственные узы в этой семье... Ты бы, папа, объяснил мне.

As you haven't met for such a long time I thought it might be a good idea if you and I had a preliminary talk about it first, so that I can sort of put you in the picture. (I. Murdoch, ‘Bruno's Dream’, ch. VI) — Вы так давно не встречались с отцом, что мне хотелось бы предварительно поговорить с вами о его состоянии, ввести вас, так сказать, в курс дела.

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