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What does curry favor mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word curry favor? Here's what it means.

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  1. (idiomatic) To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.
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However, it is irresponsible for them to show such an indiscreet attitude to curry favor with voters.
She was like a dog which after a whipping tries to curry favor with its master.
She hates her outcast status, but has too much respect for herself to compromise or curry favor.
A client might decide to hire a friend, want to curry favor or return past help.
I came to the academy to learn, and not to curry favor with him.
Several banks seem to have leaned heavily on their balance sheets to curry favor with Facebook.

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