Good offices

SiCantikManis · #1 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2008 13:30 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 · #2 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:17 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 · #3 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:23 pm *Good offices*

Owh, how come? :(

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

Cantik
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Barb_D · #4 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:30 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 · #5 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:35 pm *Good offices*

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