curry favor

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curry favor
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 clean and brush a horse with a special comb)

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

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 didn't really want.
Jim tried to curry favor with the new girl by telling her she was the prettiest girl in the class.
Compare: POLISH THE APPLE.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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