- in favor (of someone or something)
- in favor (of someone or something)approving, supporting, or endorsing someone or something. •
Are you in favor of lower taxes?
•Of course, I'm in favor.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
in favor (of someone or something)
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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
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in favor of — preposition 1. : to the special advantage or benefit of there shall be no discrimination in favor of, or to the prejudice of, either race American Guide Series: North Carolina :as a. : in accord or sympathy with : on the side of in favor of the… … Useful english dictionary
return the favor — to do something similar to someone who has behaved badly to you. The other team s fans are nasty to us, and our fans can t wait to return the favor. Related vocabulary: return the compliment Etymology: based on the literal meaning of return the… … New idioms dictionary
bend someone's ear — bend someone’s ear informal phrase to talk to someone for a long time, especially in order to complain about something or to discuss a problem Thesaurus: to discuss somethingsynonym to complainsynonym Main entry: bend * * * … Useful english dictionary
not do someone any favours — (not) do (someone) any favours British, American & Australian, American to do something that is likely to have a bad effect on you or on another person. You re not well, and you re not doing yourself any favours by taking on extra work. (often… … New idioms dictionary
do someone any favours — (not) do (someone) any favours British, American & Australian, American to do something that is likely to have a bad effect on you or on another person. You re not well, and you re not doing yourself any favours by taking on extra work. (often… … New idioms dictionary
do someone a favor — do something for someone as an act of kindness … Useful english dictionary
