Could I put in a word?

我可以插句话吗？

《牛津词典》

None of your business. Don't put in a word.

没你的事， 别答碴儿。

《新英汉大辞典》

Wait, can I put in a word here?

等一下，我可以插句话吗？

youdao

If your connection is willing to put in a word for you with the target, all the better.

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For balance, let me put in a word in defense of the whiners.

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If you do, use it, either by sending your contact an email and asking them if they know who is hiring interns, and whether they can put in a good word for you, or better yet, meet in person with your contact and discuss the internship and potential future at the company.

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