Through the good offices of (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "through the good offices of (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-05-24 02:05

Meaning of Through the good offices of (someone)

Synonyms:

do somebody a good turn

Through the good offices of (someone) Australia British American phrase

Although the term implies somebody's influence and authority which helps other people achieve something, it by no means expresses sarcasm in regard to corruption, bribery or power abuse. In this case, the term is used for good things. The term  can also be used as "through one's good offices". 

To use the influence and authority of an individual to help someone get good results

It was through my friend' good offices that I was able to join the club.

I had a chance to meet my idol, through the good offices of my friend.

Other phrases about:

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

To be under the control of someone or something

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

As a person's power increases, his or her sense of morality lessens.

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Used to describe something that has great influence or importance

 

pressure (one) into (doing something)

To compel someone to do something

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