كيف تنطق "curry favor"

expression

KURR-ee FAY-vur

KURR-ee FAY-vuh

التعريف

To try to gain someone's approval or advantage by flattering or pleasing them, often in a way that seems insincere.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈkəɹi/, /ˈkɝi/ /ˈfeɪvɝ

الإنجليزية البريطانية

kˈʌɹi/ /fˈeɪvɐ

أمريكي

KURR-ee FAY-vur

بريطاني

KURR-ee FAY-vuh

He tried to curry favor with his manager by bringing coffee every morning.

Politicians often curry favor with voters before an election.

She does not curry favor with anyone, even if it makes things harder for her.

It’s obvious he’s just trying to curry favor with the new boss.