at the instance of

at the instance of

At one's urging. I'm doing some charity work now at the instance of my college advisor.
See also: instance, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • instance
  • laugh
  • a laugh
  • this instance
  • musical beds
  • in the case of
  • in the case of (someone or something)
  • shuttle
  • shuttle diplomacy
  • tip-off