be of service

be of service

To be able to help or serve someone. The resident file clerk is here! How can I be of service? One math tutor, happy to be of service! I hear you need help with the quadratic equation, right? Good evening, sir, how may I be of service?

See also: of, service

be of service (to someone or something)

To help, serve, assist, or work for someone or some group or organization. Good evening, sir, how may I be of service? My father was of service to that company for over 50 years, and the only thing they gave him at the end was a cheap watch. The resident file clerk is here! How can I be of service?

See also: of, service, someone

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be of ˈservice (to somebody)

(formal) be helpful (to somebody): If I can be of service, please let me know.

See also: of, service

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be of service

To be ready to help or be useful.

See also: of, service

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