do (one) no service

do (one) no service

To do something that hinders or is detrimental for one. You do your kids no service by catering to their every whim.
See also: no, service
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

do somebody a/no ˈservice

(formal) do something that is helpful/not helpful to somebody: She was doing herself no service by remaining silent.
See also: no, service, somebody
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See also:
  • do somebody a/no service
  • see service
  • do (one) a service
  • come into service
  • go into the service
  • of service to someone, be
  • at service
  • at someone's service
  • bring (something) into service
  • bring into service