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See: CURRY FAVOR, IN FAVOR OF.

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curry favor

[curry favor] {v.} To flatter or serve someone to get his help or friendship. * /Joe tried to curry favor with the new teacher by doing little services that she […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in favor of

[in favor of] {prep.} On the side of; in agreement with. * /Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party./ * /Most girls are in favor of wearing […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in one's favor

[in one's favor] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In a way that is good for you. * /Both teams claimed the point, but the referee decided in our favor./ * /Bob […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in bad

[in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; in trouble. * /No, I can't go swimming today. Father told me to stay home, and I don't want […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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