do somebody a/no service
do (one) a service
To help or aid one. Sharon did me a service by getting that jammed paper out of the printer.
See also: 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- do (one) a service
- do (one) no service
- be at (one's) service
- be at somebody's service
- of service to someone, be
- at service
- at someone's service
- come into service
- go into the service
- see service