be a sport

be a sport

To be helpful and amiable. In this usage, the phrase usually precedes a request. Be a sport and get me another drink, will you? Be a sport and bring this in to your father. Come on, you just have to tell a little lie. Be a sport and help me out here.

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be a (good) ˈsport

(informal) be generous, cheerful and pleasant, especially in a difficult situation: She’s a good sport. ♢ Go on, be a sport (= used when asking somebody to do something for you).

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