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Through somebody’s good offices

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Connotation of Assistance

The phrase often implies that the person helping holds some influence or authority that was pivotal in assisting.

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She found an apartment through her boss's good offices.
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Formality Level

It is formal and best used in professional or official contexts, rather than casual conversation.

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The treaty was signed through the good offices of the ambassador.
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Not Literal

The phrase is figurative, meaning the person's influence is used, not their physical office space.

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We resolved the dispute through the good offices of a mutual friend.
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