🌟 Put in a Good Word for Someone/Something 🌟
To serve as an advocate for someone or something; to put someone or something in the best possible light. “Good word” has meant “a favorable or laudatory comment” since around 1205. This cliché was phrased as “speak a good word for someone” from 1540.
Related and Similar Terms
- Speak highly of: Praise or commend someone.
- Sing someone’s praises: Enthusiastically express one’s admiration.
- Give credit to: Acknowledge someone’s achievements or qualities.
- Put someone on a pedestal: Admire and idealize someone greatly.
- Vouch for: Assert or confirm someone’s good qualities based on one’s experience.
Common Phrases and Idioms
- “Give a shout-out to”: Publicly acknowledge someone’s contributions or presence.
- “Back-up someone’s story”: Support someone’s narrative or claim.
- “Hold up as an example”: Use someone or something as a positive reference point.
- “Testify for”: Provide supportive evidence or witness for someone in their favor.
- “Go to bat for”: Take action to support someone or their cause.
Quotes to Tickel the Funny Bone
“A friend in need is a friend indeed—unless they need you to put in a good word for them with your strict boss!” - Lexi Luminous
Inspirational Proverbs
- “A good reputation is more valuable than money.” – Publilius Syrus
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies Featuring Advocacy or Support
- Books:
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee - Atticus Finch’s powerful role as an advocate.
- “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett - Advocating for civil rights.
- Movies:
- “Legally Blonde” - Elle Woods proving herself and putting in good words for her friends.
- “The Pursuit of Happyness” - Chris Gardner advocating for a better future for himself and his son.
- Songs:
- “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers - A soulful ode to mutual support.
- “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman (from Toy Story).
### Which of these means to advocate for someone?
- [x] Put in a good word for them
- [ ] Let them eat cake
- [ ] Paint them with moonlight
- [ ] Wrestle an octopus for them
> **Explanation:** "Put in a good word for them" signifies advocating, unlike the other fanciful options.
### Which expression suggests praising someone highly?
- [ ] Send in the clowns
- [x] Sing someone's praises
- [ ] Dive into ink
- [ ] Fly a kite for someone
> **Explanation:** “Sing someone's praises” indicates high commendation, while the others lean toward nonsensical fun.
### True or False: 'Vouch for' can be a synonym for 'put in a good word for'
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** To vouch for someone indeed aligns with putting in a good word, supporting their credibility.
### Which phrase doesn't advocate support?
- [x] Barking up the wrong tree
- [ ] Speak highly of someone
- [ ] Go to bat for someone
- [ ] Testify for someone
> **Explanation:** "Barking up the wrong tree" depicts mistaken efforts, rather than support.
Remember, the words you speak for others echo in eternity. Be the voice that lifts up and inspires! 💫
— 📚 Lexi Luminous, 2023
