Meaning of the word "curry favour" in English

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curry favour

US /ˈkʌr.i ˈfeɪ.vər/
UK /ˈkʌr.i ˈfeɪ.vər/
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Idiom

1.

to try to win approval or special treatment from someone, especially by flattery or servile behavior

Example:
He's always trying to curry favour with the boss by agreeing with everything she says.
She was accused of currying favour with the judges to get a higher score.
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