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put in a good word

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put in a good word (for someone)
to say positive things about someone. I'm applying for a job in your department, so please put in a good word for me.
Usage notes: often you put in a good word with someone who has a position of authority
See also: good, word


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The widow put in a good word for me, but that warn't going to keep off the bad luck, I knowed that well enough.
 
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