duly oblige

Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words

Used to say that someone did something that was expected of them, such as scoring a goal.

obligeADVERB + OBLIGE

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Examples (10)

  • The fans were looking for another goal and Owen duly obliged.
  • When asked for assistance, the manager duly obliged with clear instructions.
  • The students requested an extension, and the professor duly obliged.
  • She asked him to open the door, and he duly obliged with a smile.
  • The company duly obliged its clients by delivering the project on time.
  • He needed a favor, and his friend duly obliged without hesitation.
  • The waiter duly obliged by bringing a fresh glass of water.
  • The speaker duly obliged the audience's request for an encore.
  • Upon receiving the order, the shop assistant duly obliged by wrapping the gift.
  • The team leader duly obliged by sharing the updated project timeline.