Good offices

siCantikManis · Mon Jun 23, 2008 14:30 pm *Good offices*

Hi,

Some definition give "good offices" as beneficial acts given by others, others say it's an influence used over something.

My question: can it be used to describe any form of charity?

Many thanks,
Cantik

P/S: I am still not sure how to use this expression. I'd be very thankful if anyone can give me examples as variant as possible.
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Barb_D · Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:17 pm *Good offices*

I'm sorry to say I have never encountered this phrase used with this meaning before. I saw it in the Free Dictionary, but perhaps its usage is BrE.

siCantikManis · Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:23 pm *Good offices*

Owh, how come? Sad

I hope to hear from British people soon. Thanks again, Barb_D.

Cantik

Barb_D · Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:30 pm *Good offices*

I am familiar with "good deeds" and also "good works" (which sounds somewhat old fashioned to me). Just not this one.

siCantikManis · Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:35 pm *Good offices*

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