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Good offices #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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Good offices #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.
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Good offices #3 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:23 pm   Good offices		  
Owh, how come? Sad

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

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Good offices #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.
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Good offices #5 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:35 pm   Good offices		  
Dictionary.com offers:

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good offices
–noun
1. influence, esp. with a person in a position of power: He got the job through the good offices of his uncle.
2. services rendered by a mediator in a dispute.

But I also think it can be used the way you put it. I am just not sure.
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