Plant (something) on In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "plant (something) on", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-08 12:01

Meaning of Plant (something) on

Plant (something) on phrasal verb informal

literary

To cultivate a plant on top of something.

People begin planting trees on hills destitute of trees.

We can't plant vegetables on stubborn soil like this.

figurative

To hide something in or among someone's belongings or clothing without their knowledge or consent.

When taking off the train, you check your suicase carefully in case someone plants drugs on you.

Someone planted illegal substances on Jack, and then he was arrested for carrying it.

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brush (something) under the carpet

Try to hide and deny something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation

sail under false colours

To deliberately hide one's true nature, intentions or purposes

the certain party
Refer to someone who you want to keep their identity secret
a hidden agenda

Used to refer to a motive or goal that is secret or ulterior

conceal (someone or something) from (someone or something)

To put or keep something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen, found or known

Grammar and Usage of Plant (something) on

Verb Forms

  • to plant (something) on
  • plants (something) on
  • planting (something) on
  • planted (something) on

The verb "plant" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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