of\ service

of\ service
adj. phr.
Valuable as a source of aid; helpful; useful.

When a visitor seems lost or confused, the courteous student will ask "May I be of service?"

A good jackknife is often of service to a camper.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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