to put + SOMETHING + in writing
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In Canadian English, this idiom typically means:
to make something official by writing it in a document
NOTE
This idiom is particularly common in business, law and real estate when agreements are made.
EXAMPLES
“Companies generally put requirements and expectations for projects or jobs in writing in order to make sure that everyone involved–clients, employees, employers, collaborators, etc.–do what it is that they are legally supposed to do to fulfill a task. This document is called a contract.”
“When you rent an apartment or house in Canada, you should make sure that everything is put in writing: the duration of the lease, the rent amount, the due date for payment, rules for giving notice, allowance of pets, list of amenities… This protects both the landlord and the tenant when problems arise.”
What do you make sure to put in writing? What do you think should be put in writing but often isn’t? Practice using this idiom by letting me know in the comments below.
