out of favor (with one)

out of favor (with one)

Not supported, preferred, or highly regarded (by one any) longer. John had been out of favor with his boss ever since he managed to drive away the firm's most lucrative client. They were a fad, that's all—they're already falling out of favor.

See also: favor, of, out

*out of favor (with someone)

no longer desirable or preferred by someone. (*Typically: be ~; go ~.) I can't ask John to help. I'm out of favor with him. That kind of thing has been out of favor for years.

See also: favor, of, out

out of favor

see under in favor

See also: favor, of, out

in/out of ˈfavour (with somebody)

supported/not supported or liked/not liked by somebody: I seem to be out of favour with the head of department after my remarks at the meeting. ♢ He stays late every afternoon because he wants to stay in favour with the boss.

See also: favour, of, out