Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

put-in-a-good-word-for

Phrase

ˈpʊt ɪn ə ɡʊd wɜrd fɔr

Definition

To recommend someone to someone else, typically in a positive way.

Examples

If you’re looking for a job, you should ask your teacher to put in a good word for you.
She put in a good word for him with the hiring manager.
He put in a good word for his friend when they were applying for the same position.

Meaning

This phrase is often used when someone is suggesting that another person could help someone get a job or achieve something by speaking favorably about them.