curry favour (with somebody)
idiomPart offavour
curry favour (with somebody) — idiom
1. to try to make someone like or support you by praising them or doing things for
1.idiom
Definition
to try to make someone like or support you by praising them or doing things for them, often in a way that seems false
Example
The new intern tried to curry favour with the boss by bringing him coffee every morning.
Politicians often curry favour with voters by promising lower taxes before an election.