out of favor (with someone)
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Not supported, preferred, or highly regarded by someone any longer. John had been out of favor with his boss ever since he managed to drive away the firm's most lucrative client. Those gimmicky toys were a fad, that's all—they're already falling out of favor.
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*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.
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out of favor
see under in favor
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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.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017