at (someone's) behest

at (someone's) behest

Done according to the whims or commands of someone else. Everything is done at our children's behest; it's like they're the bosses of the family! I'm presenting you this subpoena at the behest of the civil court.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • follow on
  • that's better
  • there's no time like the present
  • no time like the present
  • no time like the present, there's
  • good as done
  • good as done, as
  • as good as done
  • well done
  • done and done