Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at someone's beck and call
idiom
/æt ˈsʌmwʌnz bɛk ənd kɔl/
Definition
Ready to obey or serve someone at any time.
Examples
- She is always at her boss’s beck and call, ready to assist with any task.
- After accepting the role, he found himself at her beck and call, working late into the night.
Meaning
The phrase means being in a position where you are always available to assist or follow the commands of another person.
Synonyms
- at someone’s service
- at someone’s disposal
- at someone’s command
