Collocation
do someone a favour
Definition
to help someone by doing something kind or useful for them
'do someone a favour' is a common English collocation. to help someone by doing something kind or useful for them
do + someone + a favour
“Could you do me a favour and pick up my parcel?”
Examples
- Can you _____ me a favour and close the window?
- I’ll _____ you a favour this time, but next time plan ahead.
- Could you _____ us a favour by watching the kids for an hour?
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- She _____ him a favour and drove him to the station.
- They’ve already _____ me a huge favour by reviewing my CV.
- Would you mind _____ing me a favour and forwarding that email?
- If you ever need help moving, I’ll gladly _____ you a favour.
- He refused to _____ her a favour after the way she spoke to him.
- The assistant _____ the client a favour by staying late to finish the paperwork.