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curry favour

/ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvər/

Traducción: Intentar ganarse el favor o la aprobación de alguien mediante halagos, cortesía excesiva o favores, a menudo por motivos egoístas o interesados.

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/ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvər/C1formal
  • esIntentar ganarse el favor o la aprobación de alguien mediante halagos, cortesía excesiva o favores, a menudo por motivos egoístas o interesados.

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.

    esadular para ganarse el favor

    • 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.