What is the meaning of
“To put a case”
1- I happened to be put on the case because I knew a little about Sydney.

2- I want to put a case before you

Does the meaning same in these two sentences?

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What is the meaning of
“To put a case”
1- I happened to be put on the case because I knew a little about Sydney.

2- I want to put a case before you

Does the meaning same in these two sentences?

Answer

Hi Peri, those are two different statements.
The first sentence reflects an action which has already taken place.
The second reflects an action which is still to happen in the nearest future.

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The first one is referring to a legal case or investigation.  "I was assigned to that investigation based on my familiarity with Sydney."

The second could also be a literal case, but it could be something more informal -- e.g., if I finish my homework on time, will you let me go out with my friends?  To make a case means to argue in favor of something.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/case?s=t

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