Meaning of the word "do someone a favor" in English

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do someone a favor

US /"duː ˈsʌm.wʌn ə ˈfeɪ.vər"/
UK /"duː ˈsʌm.wʌn ə ˈfeɪ.vər"/
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Idiom

1.

to do something to help someone

Example:
Could you do me a favor and pick up my mail?
I'll do you a favor this time, but don't expect it again.
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