put in a good word for someone

Idiom Communication

Meaning

to say something positive about someone in order to help them

Example Sentences

I will put in a good word for you with the manager.

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satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
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a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
a person, but not specifically known or named

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