- in favor of someone
- in favor of someoneto someone, as when writing a check. •
Please make out a check for $300 in Tom's favor.
•I'm making out the check in favor of Mr. Brown.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
in favor of someone
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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
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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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court someone's favor — (or court favor with someone) see ↑court, 2 • • • Main Entry: ↑favor … Useful english dictionary
curry favor with — curry favor (with (someone)) to try to make someone like you or support you by doing or saying things to please them. The candidate has promised lower taxes in an attempt to curry favor with the voters. Etymology: from the literal meaning of… … New idioms dictionary
curry favor — (with (someone)) to try to make someone like you or support you by doing or saying things to please them. The candidate has promised lower taxes in an attempt to curry favor with the voters. Etymology: from the literal meaning of curry (= to… … New idioms dictionary
