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  • 1 put in a good word for

    (to praise or recommend: Put in a good word for me when you see the boss.) lægge et godt ord ind
    * * *
    (to praise or recommend: Put in a good word for me when you see the boss.) lægge et godt ord ind

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  • 2 good

    [ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective
    1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) velopdragen; god; nem
    2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) god
    3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) god
    4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) god; dygtig
    5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) god; sød; venlig
    6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) god
    7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) glad; god
    8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) god; dejlig
    9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) god
    10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) god
    11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) god
    12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) god
    13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) god
    14) (thorough: a good clean.) ordentlig
    15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) vel
    2. noun
    1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) gode; fordel
    2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) det gode
    3. interjection
    (an expression of approval, gladness etc.) godt!; fint!
    4. interjection
    ((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) ih du milde!
    - goody
    - goodbye
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good-for-nothing
    - good humour
    - good-humoured
    - good-humouredly
    - good-looking
    - good morning
    - good afternoon
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good night
    - good-natured
    - goodwill
    - good will
    - good works
    - as good as
    - be as good as one's word
    - be up to no good
    - deliver the goods
    - for good
    - for goodness' sake
    - good for
    - good for you
    - him
    - Good Friday
    - good gracious
    - good heavens
    - goodness gracious
    - goodness me
    - good old
    - make good
    - no good
    - put in a good word for
    - take something in good part
    - take in good part
    - thank goodness
    - to the good
    * * *
    [ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective
    1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) velopdragen; god; nem
    2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) god
    3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) god
    4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) god; dygtig
    5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) god; sød; venlig
    6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) god
    7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) glad; god
    8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) god; dejlig
    9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) god
    10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) god
    11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) god
    12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) god
    13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) god
    14) (thorough: a good clean.) ordentlig
    15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) vel
    2. noun
    1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) gode; fordel
    2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) det gode
    3. interjection
    (an expression of approval, gladness etc.) godt!; fint!
    4. interjection
    ((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) ih du milde!
    - goody
    - goodbye
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good-for-nothing
    - good humour
    - good-humoured
    - good-humouredly
    - good-looking
    - good morning
    - good afternoon
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good night
    - good-natured
    - goodwill
    - good will
    - good works
    - as good as
    - be as good as one's word
    - be up to no good
    - deliver the goods
    - for good
    - for goodness' sake
    - good for
    - good for you
    - him
    - Good Friday
    - good gracious
    - good heavens
    - goodness gracious
    - goodness me
    - good old
    - make good
    - no good
    - put in a good word for
    - take something in good part
    - take in good part
    - thank goodness
    - to the good

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  • 3 be as good as one's word

    (to keep one's promises.) holde sit løfte
    * * *
    (to keep one's promises.) holde sit løfte

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  • 4 sound

    I adjective
    1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) i god stand; sund
    2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) dyb
    3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) grundig
    4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) ordentlig; nøjagtig
    5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) fornuftig
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    - soundness
    - sound asleep     II 1. noun
    1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) lyd; lyd-
    2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) lyd
    3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) indtryk; sådan, som det lyder
    2. verb
    1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) ring; ringe
    2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) give signal; slå alarm
    3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) lyde
    4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) udtale
    5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) undersøge
    •
    - soundlessly
    - sound effects
    - soundproof     3. verb
    (to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) lydisolere
    III verb
    (to measure the depth of (water etc).) lodde
    - sound out
    * * *
    I adjective
    1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) i god stand; sund
    2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) dyb
    3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) grundig
    4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) ordentlig; nøjagtig
    5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) fornuftig
    •
    - soundness
    - sound asleep     II 1. noun
    1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) lyd; lyd-
    2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) lyd
    3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) indtryk; sådan, som det lyder
    2. verb
    1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) ring; ringe
    2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) give signal; slå alarm
    3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) lyde
    4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) udtale
    5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) undersøge
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    - soundlessly
    - sound effects
    - soundproof     3. verb
    (to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) lydisolere
    III verb
    (to measure the depth of (water etc).) lodde
    - sound out

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  • 5 honour

    ['onə] 1. noun
    1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ære; hæder; ærbødighed
    2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ære
    3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) hæder; ære
    4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ære
    5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ære
    6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hædersbevisning; æresbevisning
    7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Høje Dommer; Ærede Dommer
    2. verb
    1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ære
    2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) beære
    3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hædre
    4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) holde; indfri; honorere
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    - honourable
    - honours
    - in honour bound
    - honour bound
    - on one's honour
    - word of honour
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    ['onə] 1. noun
    1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ære; hæder; ærbødighed
    2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ære
    3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) hæder; ære
    4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ære
    5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ære
    6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hædersbevisning; æresbevisning
    7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Høje Dommer; Ærede Dommer
    2. verb
    1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ære
    2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) beære
    3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hædre
    4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) holde; indfri; honorere
    •
    - honourable
    - honours
    - in honour bound
    - honour bound
    - on one's honour
    - word of honour

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  • 6 last

    I 1. adjective
    1) (coming at the end: We set out on the last day of November; He was last in the race; He caught the last bus home.) sidst; sidste
    2) (most recent; next before the present: Our last house was much smaller than this; last year/month/week.) sidste; forrige
    3) (coming or remaining after all the others: He was the last guest to leave.) sidste
    2. adverb
    (at the end of or after all the others: He took his turn last.) til sidst; til slut
    - at long last
    - at last
    - hear
    - see the last of
    - the last person
    - the last straw
    - the last thing
    - the last word
    - on one's last legs
    - to the last     II verb
    1) (to continue to exist: This situation lasted until she got married; I hope this fine weather lasts.) vare; holde
    2) (to remain in good condition or supply: This carpet has lasted well; The bread won't last another two days - we'll need more; This coat will last me until I die.) holde
    •
    - last out
    * * *
    I 1. adjective
    1) (coming at the end: We set out on the last day of November; He was last in the race; He caught the last bus home.) sidst; sidste
    2) (most recent; next before the present: Our last house was much smaller than this; last year/month/week.) sidste; forrige
    3) (coming or remaining after all the others: He was the last guest to leave.) sidste
    2. adverb
    (at the end of or after all the others: He took his turn last.) til sidst; til slut
    - at long last
    - at last
    - hear
    - see the last of
    - the last person
    - the last straw
    - the last thing
    - the last word
    - on one's last legs
    - to the last     II verb
    1) (to continue to exist: This situation lasted until she got married; I hope this fine weather lasts.) vare; holde
    2) (to remain in good condition or supply: This carpet has lasted well; The bread won't last another two days - we'll need more; This coat will last me until I die.) holde
    •
    - last out

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  • 7 sense

    [sens] 1. noun
    1) (one of the five powers (hearing, taste, sight, smell, touch) by which a person or animal feels or notices.) sans
    2) (a feeling: He has an exaggerated sense of his own importance.) følelse
    3) (an awareness of (something): a well-developed musical sense; She has no sense of humour.) sans
    4) (good judgement: You can rely on him - he has plenty of sense.) dømmekraft
    5) (a meaning (of a word).) mening
    6) (something which is meaningful: Can you make sense of her letter?) mening
    2. verb
    (to feel, become aware of, or realize: He sensed that she disapproved.) fornemme
    - senselessly
    - senselessness
    - senses
    - sixth sense
    * * *
    [sens] 1. noun
    1) (one of the five powers (hearing, taste, sight, smell, touch) by which a person or animal feels or notices.) sans
    2) (a feeling: He has an exaggerated sense of his own importance.) følelse
    3) (an awareness of (something): a well-developed musical sense; She has no sense of humour.) sans
    4) (good judgement: You can rely on him - he has plenty of sense.) dømmekraft
    5) (a meaning (of a word).) mening
    6) (something which is meaningful: Can you make sense of her letter?) mening
    2. verb
    (to feel, become aware of, or realize: He sensed that she disapproved.) fornemme
    - senselessly
    - senselessness
    - senses
    - sixth sense

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  • 8 so

    [səu] 1. adverb
    1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) så
    2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) sådan; således
    3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) det; sådan; så at
    4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) det samme; også
    5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') det
    2. conjunction
    ((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) derfor; så
    - so-so
    - and so on/forth
    - or so
    - so as to
    - so far
    - so good
    - so that
    - so to say/speak
    * * *
    [səu] 1. adverb
    1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) så
    2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) sådan; således
    3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) det; sådan; så at
    4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) det samme; også
    5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') det
    2. conjunction
    ((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) derfor; så
    - so-so
    - and so on/forth
    - or so
    - so as to
    - so far
    - so good
    - so that
    - so to say/speak

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  • 9 stuff

    I noun
    1) (material or substance: What is that black oily stuff on the beach?; The doctor gave me some good stuff for removing warts; Show them what stuff you're made of! (= how brave, strong etc you are).) stof; materiale
    2) ((unimportant) matter, things, objects etc: We'll have to get rid of all this stuff when we move house.) ting; habengut
    3) (an old word for cloth.) stof
    •
    - that's the stuff! II verb
    1) (to pack or fill tightly, often hurriedly or untidily: His drawer was stuffed with papers; She stuffed the fridge with food; The children have been stuffing themselves with ice-cream.) proppe
    2) (to fill (eg a turkey, chicken etc) with stuffing before cooking.) fylde; farsere
    3) (to fill the skin of (a dead animal or bird) to preserve the appearance it had when alive: They stuffed the golden eagle.) udstoppe
    •
    - stuff up
    * * *
    I noun
    1) (material or substance: What is that black oily stuff on the beach?; The doctor gave me some good stuff for removing warts; Show them what stuff you're made of! (= how brave, strong etc you are).) stof; materiale
    2) ((unimportant) matter, things, objects etc: We'll have to get rid of all this stuff when we move house.) ting; habengut
    3) (an old word for cloth.) stof
    •
    - that's the stuff! II verb
    1) (to pack or fill tightly, often hurriedly or untidily: His drawer was stuffed with papers; She stuffed the fridge with food; The children have been stuffing themselves with ice-cream.) proppe
    2) (to fill (eg a turkey, chicken etc) with stuffing before cooking.) fylde; farsere
    3) (to fill the skin of (a dead animal or bird) to preserve the appearance it had when alive: They stuffed the golden eagle.) udstoppe
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    - stuff up

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  • 10 subject

    1. adjective
    ((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) underlagt
    2. noun
    1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) undersåt
    2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) emne
    3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) fag
    4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) genstand
    5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) subjekt; grundled
    3. [səb'‹ekt] verb
    1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) underlægge
    2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) underkaste
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    - subjective
    - subjectively
    - subject matter
    - change the subject
    - subject to
    * * *
    1. adjective
    ((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) underlagt
    2. noun
    1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) undersåt
    2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) emne
    3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) fag
    4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) genstand
    5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) subjekt; grundled
    3. [səb'‹ekt] verb
    1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) underlægge
    2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) underkaste
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    - subjective
    - subjectively
    - subject matter
    - change the subject
    - subject to

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  • 11 super

    I ['su:pə] adjective
    (a slang word for extremely good, nice etc: a super new dress.) super
    II see superintendent
    * * *
    I ['su:pə] adjective
    (a slang word for extremely good, nice etc: a super new dress.) super
    II see superintendent

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  • 12 wax

    I 1. [wæks] noun
    1) (the sticky, fatty substance of which bees make their cells; beeswax.) bivoks
    2) (the sticky, yellowish substance formed in the ears.) ørevoks
    3) (a manufactured, fatty substance used in polishing, to give a good shine: furniture wax.) voks; -voks
    4) (( also adjective) (also candle-wax) (of) a substance made from paraffin, used in making candles, models etc, that melts when heated: a wax model.) voks; voks-
    5) (sealing-wax.) segllak
    2. verb
    (to smear, polish or rub with wax.) vokse
    - waxen
    - waxy
    - waxwork
    - waxworks     II [wæks] verb
    1) ((of the moon) to appear to grow in size as more of it becomes visible.) tiltage
    2) (an old word for to grow or increase.) vokse
    * * *
    I 1. [wæks] noun
    1) (the sticky, fatty substance of which bees make their cells; beeswax.) bivoks
    2) (the sticky, yellowish substance formed in the ears.) ørevoks
    3) (a manufactured, fatty substance used in polishing, to give a good shine: furniture wax.) voks; -voks
    4) (( also adjective) (also candle-wax) (of) a substance made from paraffin, used in making candles, models etc, that melts when heated: a wax model.) voks; voks-
    5) (sealing-wax.) segllak
    2. verb
    (to smear, polish or rub with wax.) vokse
    - waxen
    - waxy
    - waxwork
    - waxworks     II [wæks] verb
    1) ((of the moon) to appear to grow in size as more of it becomes visible.) tiltage
    2) (an old word for to grow or increase.) vokse

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  • a good word — ► a good word words in recommendation or defence of a person. Main Entry: ↑good …   English terms dictionary

  • a good word — words in recommendation or defense of a person I hoped you might put in a good word for me with your friends …   Useful english dictionary

  • put in a good word for someone — put in a good word (for (someone)) to say positive things about someone. I m applying for a job in your department, so please put in a good word for me. Usage notes: often you put in a good word with someone who has a position of authority …   New idioms dictionary

  • put in a good word for — put in a good word (for (someone)) to say positive things about someone. I m applying for a job in your department, so please put in a good word for me. Usage notes: often you put in a good word with someone who has a position of authority …   New idioms dictionary

  • put in a good word — (for (someone)) to say positive things about someone. I m applying for a job in your department, so please put in a good word for me. Usage notes: often you put in a good word with someone who has a position of authority …   New idioms dictionary

  • not have a good word for — phrase to think that someone or something is not very good He never seems to have a good word for me. Thesaurus: to hate or dislike someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: word …   Useful english dictionary

  • put in a good word for someone — put in a good word for (someone) informal to try to help someone achieve something by saying good things about them to someone with influence. I m applying for a job in your office. Could you put in a good word for me with your boss? (sometimes + …   New idioms dictionary

  • put in a good word for — (someone) informal to try to help someone achieve something by saying good things about them to someone with influence. I m applying for a job in your office. Could you put in a good word for me with your boss? (sometimes + with) …   New idioms dictionary

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