put\ in\ a\ word\ for

put\ in\ a\ word\ for
v. phr.
To speak in favor of someone; recommend someone.

"Don't worry about your job application," Sam said to Tim. "I'll put in a word for you with the selection committee."


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  • put in a word for a person — recommend a person to another …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • 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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