Do somebody a/no service

phrase

To help or benefit someone.

By explaining the rules of the game to her, you did her a service.
Visual representation of "do somebody a/no service" - To help or benefit someone

Often appears as...

  • did him a great service
  • did her a tremendous service
phrase

To harm or disadvantage someone.

By spreading rumors about him, you did him no service.
Visual representation of "do somebody a/no service" - To harm or disadvantage someone

Often appears as...

  • did her no service
  • did him no good service

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

To help or benefit someone.

By explaining the rules of the game to her, you did her a service.
Visual representation of "do somebody a/no service" - To help or benefit someone

Often appears as...

  • did him a great service
  • did her a tremendous service
phrase

To harm or disadvantage someone.

By spreading rumors about him, you did him no service.
Visual representation of "do somebody a/no service" - To harm or disadvantage someone

Often appears as...

  • did her no service
  • did him no good service

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
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Positive Impact

Use this phrase to highlight a helpful action with positive effects on someone.

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Tutoring the new student did him a great service.
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Gratitude Expression

This phrase is often used to express thankfulness for someone's assistance.

Illustration for Gratitude Expression
You really did me a service by proofreading my essay.
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Formal Acknowledgment

It's often used in formal contexts to acknowledge someone's contribution or help.

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The community did her a service by supporting her initiative.
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Positive Impact

Use this phrase to highlight a helpful action with positive effects on someone.

Illustration for Positive Impact
Tutoring the new student did him a great service.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gratitude Expression

This phrase is often used to express thankfulness for someone's assistance.

Illustration for Gratitude Expression
You really did me a service by proofreading my essay.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Acknowledgment

It's often used in formal contexts to acknowledge someone's contribution or help.

Illustration for Formal Acknowledgment
The community did her a service by supporting her initiative.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Impact

Use this phrase to highlight a helpful action with positive effects on someone.

Illustration for Positive Impact
Tutoring the new student did him a great service.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gratitude Expression

This phrase is often used to express thankfulness for someone's assistance.

Illustration for Gratitude Expression
You really did me a service by proofreading my essay.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Acknowledgment

It's often used in formal contexts to acknowledge someone's contribution or help.

Illustration for Formal Acknowledgment
The community did her a service by supporting her initiative.
Visual representation of the word "Do somebody a/no service"

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