If my father puts in a good word for me, the boss may decide to give me another chance.要是我父亲为我说情的话，老板可能会决定再给我一次机会。He would intercede with the headmaster for the boy to prevent his expulsion.他愿为那孩子去向校长说情，别把他开除了。He was quickly snubbed when he tried to intercede.他刚想说情就被喝住了。