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curry favour

/ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvər/

Übersetzung: Sich bei jemandem durch Schmeichelei, übertriebene Höflichkeit oder Gefälligkeiten beliebt machen, oft aus eigennützigen Gründen.

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/ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvər/C1formal
  • deSich bei jemandem durch Schmeichelei, übertriebene Höflichkeit oder Gefälligkeiten beliebt machen, oft aus eigennützigen Gründen.

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

  1. To ingratiate oneselfC1informal

    To try to gain someone's approval or favor through flattery or excessive kindness.

    deSich einschmeicheln

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