How to Pronounce "curry favor with"
expression
KURR-ee FAY-vur with
KUH-ree FAY-vuh with
Definition
To try to get someone's approval or advantage by flattering, praising, or pleasing them in an insincere way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəɹi/, /ˈkɝi/ /ˈfeɪvɝ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
kˈʌɹi/ /fˈeɪvɐ/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KURR-ee FAY-vur with
UK
KUH-ree FAY-vuh with
Listen in Context
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.