put a plug in (for someone or something)

put a plug in (for someone or something)
put a plug in(for someone or something)
to say something favoring someone or something; to advertise someone or something. •

I hope that when you are in talking to the manager, you put a plug in for me.

I could use some help. While you're there, put in a plug.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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