AT ONES BECK AND CALL Meaning and
Definition
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"At one's beck and call" is an idiomatic phrase that means being fully and immediately available to attend to someone's needs or requests, typically referring to a person who is in a subservient position or in a role of servitude towards another. It implies a strong state of obedience and willingness to obey commands or fulfill desires at a moment's notice.
The phrase contains two key elements: "beck" and "call." "Beck" refers to a shortening of the word "beckon," which means to signal or summon someone by making a gesture typically with the hand or head. This signifies the act of calling or summoning. "Call" in this context refers to a request, demand, or command.
When someone is said to be "at one's beck and call," it suggests that they are always ready and willing to respond to the beckoning or calling of the other person, promptly attending to their various requests, commands, or needs. It signifies a very close and submissive relationship, where the person being called is expected to fulfill the orders or wishes of the person doing the beckoning.
The phrase often carries connotations of servitude, subservience, or even dependency. It can be used to depict a master-servant relationship, a personal assistant fulfilling the needs of their employer, or someone who is overly compliant to the demands of another person.
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