Meaning of the word "courtesy of" in English
What does "courtesy of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
courtesy of
US /ˈkɝː.t̬ə.si əv/
UK /ˈkɜː.tə.si əv/
Phrase
1.
provided free of charge by an organization or person
Example:
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The hotel provides a shuttle bus courtesy of the management.
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We got these tickets courtesy of a local radio station.
2.
used to give the reason for something, often something bad
Example:
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The game was delayed courtesy of the heavy rain.
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I have a headache courtesy of that loud music.