Things appear to be going in our favor—finally.
•The game was going in our favor during the first half.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
in someone's favor — 1 : in support of (someone) : in a way that helps or benefits (someone) We hope the final decision will be in our favor. The judge ruled in our favor. 2 : in a state of being liked or approved of by (someone) She did extra work to get back i … Useful english dictionary
court someone's favor — (or court favor with someone) see ↑court, 2 • • • Main Entry: ↑favor … Useful english dictionary
favor — [fā′vər] n. [ME favour < OFr < L favor < favere, to favor < IE base * ghow , to perceive > OE ( ofer) gumian, to neglect, Czech hověti, to take precautions (with), spare] 1. friendly or kind regard; good will; approval; liking 2.… … English World dictionary
do someone a favor — do something for someone as an act of kindness … Useful english dictionary
favor — fa|vor1 [ feıvər ] noun *** ▸ 1 something you do to help someone ▸ 2 support/admiration ▸ 3 giving unfair advantage ▸ 4 small present for guest ▸ 5 sex ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count something that you do for someone in order to help them: do someone a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
favor — fa•vor [[t]ˈfeɪ vər[/t]] n. 1) something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for payment; a kind act 2) friendly or well disposed regard; goodwill: to win someone s favor[/ex] 3) popularity: an athlete who enjoys great… … From formal English to slang
favor — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. goodwill, esteem, approbation, approval; partiality, bias, favoritism; patronage, backing; concession, dispensation; kindness, service, good turn; token, badge. See aid, permission, giving, leniency.… … English dictionary for students
favor — I noun 1. an act of gracious kindness (Freq. 12) • Syn: ↑favour • Derivationally related forms: ↑favour (for: ↑favour) • Hype … Useful english dictionary
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stand in a person's favor — enjoy someone s approval, benefit from someone s favor … English contemporary dictionary
be in someone's good graces — be in someone’s good/bad/graces phrase to be in a situation in which someone is pleased or angry with you Johnson appears to be back in the government’s good graces. Thesaurus: not liked or lovedsynonym to be, or to become popular or fashionable … Useful english dictionary
