B2idiomworkIELTS-friendly
put in a good word for someone
USUK
to praise someone to a person who could help them, such as an employer
Use 'for' before the person you help and 'with' before the person you speak to. It is friendly, not dishonest.
In context
Could you put in a good word for me with your manager? I'd love to work there.
My cousin put in a good word for me, and I got the interview the next day.
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