curry (redirected from currying favor)

curry favour

to try to make someone like you or support you by doing things to please them. The government has promised lower taxes in an attempt to curry favour with the voters. (usually + with)

See also: favour

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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)

See also: favor