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Collocation

do someone a favour

verb + indirect object + noun phrase verb + indirect object + noun phrase

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

Visual cue for do someone a favour

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.