Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-beck-and-call-of
idiom
ˈat ðə ˈbɛk ənd kɔl əv
Definition
Ready and available to respond instantly to someone’s demands.
Examples
- She is always at the beck and call of her demanding boss.
- The staff were at the beck and call of the royal family during the event.
- Being at the beck and call of customers is part of good service in the hospitality industry.
Meaning
This phrase indicates being completely at someone else’s service, implying that a person can be summoned or requested to do something at any moment.
Synonyms
- at someone’s service
- ever ready
- available
- on call
