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to put in a (good) word for somebody
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to talk highly of someone as a way of helping them get an advantage, such as succeeding in a job interview
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Idiom
Example
She decided to put in a good word for her talented friend when the company had a job opening in the marketing department.
Recognizing his potential, the professor put in a word for the student, recommending him for a prestigious research grant.
