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Jenne Phuong
2021-05-24 02:05
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.
Use one's influence and power to support someone
To be under the control of someone or something
As a person's power increases, his or her sense of morality lessens.
Used to describe something that has great influence or importance
To compel someone to do something
Do you see anything wrong?
Doing something or using something a lot.
He's constantly drinking like it's going out of fashion.
