Como Pronunciar "curry favor with"
expression
KURR-ee FAY-vur with
KUH-ree FAY-vuh with
Definição
To try to get someone's approval or advantage by flattering, praising, or pleasing them in an insincere way.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkəɹi/, /ˈkɝi/ /ˈfeɪvɝ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
Inglês Britânico
kˈʌɹi/ /fˈeɪvɐ/ /wˈɪð
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KURR-ee FAY-vur with
UK
KUH-ree FAY-vuh with
Ouça em Contexto
He always tries to curry favor with his boss.
The student tried to curry favor with the teacher by giving her flowers.
Politicians often curry favor with powerful businessmen.
She’s just trying to curry favor with the new manager, hoping for a promotion.