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ill service

/ˈɪl ˈsɜːrvɪs/

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/ˈɪl ˈsɜːrvɪs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее выражение, означающее плохо обращаться с кем-либо, вредить чьим-либо интересам или оказывать кому-либо медвежью услугу. Относится к действию, которое является вредным или пагубным, а не полезным.

An archaic expression meaning to treat someone badly, harm someone's interests, or do a disservice to someone. It refers to an action that is detrimental or harmful rather than helpful.

  1. Harmful or unhelpful actionC1formal

    An action that causes harm or disadvantage to someone, often despite good intentions.

    ruМедвежья услуга

    • By not telling him the truth, you did him an ill service.
    • The misleading advice was an ill service to the young investors.
    • Overprotecting children can be an ill service to their development.