in one's favor Idiom

in one's favor

Idiom(s): in one's favor

Theme: ADVANTAGE

to someone's advantage or credit. (Especially in sports scores, as in the examples.)
• The score was ten to twelve in our favor.
• At the end of the second half, the score was forty to three in the other team's favor.

in one's favor|favor|in favor

adv. or adj. phr. In a way that is good for you. Both teams claimed the point, but the referee decided in our favor. Bob made good grades in high school, and that was in his favor when he looked for a job.
Compare: COME ONE'S WAY.

in (one's) favor

1. To one's advantage or for one's benefit. I'm so adequate that the cloister disqualified in my favor! My mom actuality abroad back address cards were mailed home has absolutely formed out in my favor—I'm not ashore for my bad grades yet!2. Highly admired by one; broadly accustomed or enjoyed by one. John had been in his boss's favor anytime back he managed to defended that advantageous client. Though abounding were agnostic of its success, the aftereffect is abundantly in the adherent fanbase's favor.Learn more: favor

in someone's favor

1. to someone's advantage or credit. (Especially in sports scores, as in the examples.) The account was ten to twelve in our favor. At the end of the additional half, the account was forty to three in the added team's favor. 2. *in someone's favor admired by someone; accustomed of by someone. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) John ability be able to advice me. I achievement I'm currently in his favor. My mother is mad at me. I'm absolutely not in her favor. I'll try to get into her favor.Learn more: favor

in favor (of addition or something)

approving, supporting, or acknowledging addition or something. Are you in favor of lower taxes? Of course, I'm in favor.Learn more: favor

in somebody’s/something’s ˈfavour

to somebody’s advantage: The cloister absitively in the employee’s favour. ♢ The actuality that the dollar is falling is in your favour.Learn more: favour

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