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idiomfavour/favorfavour is the British spelling, and favor is the American spelling.curry favour/favor (with sb)to try to make someone like you or notice you by saying nice things about them or doing something for them:The Prime Minister said that the budget isn't designed to curry favour with voters but to meet the needs of the country.I'm sure Gil was just trying to curry favor with Alice's mother by paying the bill.do me a favour/favor1 helpspoken used when you are asking someone politely to do something for you:Cathy, would you do me a favour, please? Could you slip out and get me some cigarettes?Do me a favor and hand me those scissors, will you?2 believeBrE spoken said when you do not believe or agree with what someone has just said:"Do you think there was something going on between them?" "Between Romero and Susan? Do me a favour."This police car drew up and they said, "We're arresting you for loitering with the intent of prostitution." I just said, "Do me a favour." phrasefavour/favorfavour BrE favor AmE [favoured, favoured, favouring BrE] [favored, favored, favoring AmE]
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favour sb with sth old-fashioned formal to give someone a look or a reply, or do something special for someone - often used humorously: He favoured Lucy with a broad grin, then went back to his work. It was several days before she favored him with an answer to his proposal.favour sb with your presence (=come to visit someone - used especially to criticize someone in a joking way because they are late or often do not come) Will you be favouring us with your presence this evening?
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