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curry favor: translation{v.} To flatter or serve someone to get his help or friendship. * /Joe tried to curry favor with the new teacher by doing li... смотреть
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curry favor with someone: translation curry favor with someone to try to win favor from someone. • The lawyer tried to curry favor with the judge. • It... смотреть