Do (one's) bidding In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "do (one's) bidding", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2021-05-23 12:05

Meaning of Do (one's) bidding

Synonyms:

dance to someone's tune , do bidding , do someone a service

Do (one's) bidding American verb phrase

Do something you are told or requested to do

I can always get my brother to do my mom's bidding since I'm the older one.

I always make my brother to do my bidding and he hates it.

Other phrases about:

buck the system

To break the rules or refuse to adhere to the regulations.

dance to (one's) tune

Used when you are forced to comply completely with someone else's views or wishes

go along to get along

To obey general expectations to gain acceptance and security

square john

A guy of integrity, respect, and adherence to the law.

say so

A command or permission

Grammar and Usage of Do (one's) bidding

Verb Forms

  • did (one's) bidding
  • doing (one's) bidding
  • does (one's) bidding

The verb "do" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Do (one's) bidding

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