curry favor
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To try to gain favor or approval by flattering or pleasing someone
Cố gắng giành được sự ủng hộ hoặc chấp thuận bằng cách xu nịnh
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “curry favor” mean?
To try to gain favor or approval by flattering or pleasing someone Literally: to flavor or season food with curry
Is “curry favor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.