see service

see service

To serve in the military. Both my grandfathers saw service in World War II.
See also: see, service
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

see ˈservice


1 be in the army, navy or air force: He saw service in Korea and later in Vietnam.
2 be used: This new type of engine won’t see service until next year.
See also: see, service
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • do (one) a service
  • of service to someone, be
  • do (one) no service
  • go into the service
  • at service
  • at someone's service
  • come into service
  • do somebody a/no service
  • be of service
  • be of service (to someone or something)