coach (someone) for (something)

coach (someone) for (something)

To help someone to prepare for something. My daughter struggles with public speaking, so I coached her for the debate. Don't worry, I used to be a recruiter, so I'll coach you for the interview. I know the kinds of questions they ask. I didn't take French in school, so Mom will have to coach you for your oral exam.

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coach someone for something

to train or drill someone in preparation for doing something. Elliott coached his roommate every night for the contest. Juan coached Alice for the play.

See also: coach, for

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