curry favor

• Sich durch Schmeichelei, übertriebene Höflichkeit oder Gefälligkeiten die Gunst oder Zuneigung einer Person zu sichern suchen, oft aus eigennützigen oder manipulativen Motiven.

To try to win someone's approval or favor through flattery, excessive politeness, or helpful actions, often for selfish or manipulative reasons.

1. Seek approval through flatteryC1informal

   To try to gain someone's favor or approval through flattery, excessive politeness, or helpful actions, often for selfish reasons.

   Sich einschmeicheln

   • He tried to curry favor with the boss by bringing him coffee every morning.
   • She curried favor with the committee by volunteering for every task.
   • Politicians often curry favor with voters by making empty promises.