do somebody a/no service
do (one) a service
To help or aid one. Sharon did me a service by getting that jammed paper out of the printer.
See also: service
do (one) no service
To do something that hinders or is detrimental for one. You do your kids no service by catering to their every whim.
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do somebody a/no ˈservice
(formal) do something that is helpful/not helpful to somebody: She was doing herself no service by remaining silent.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017