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To be at their beck and call (meaning and origin)

Posted by Paddy on June 03, 2004

does it indicate to please them or being at their command or disposal as they please?

  • To be at their beck and call (meaning and origin) Gary 03/June/04
  • To be at their beck and call (meaning and origin) ESC 03/June/04
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See also - the meaning and origin of 'Beck and call'.

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