curry favour
US /ˈkʌr.i ˈfeɪ.vər/
UK /ˈkʌr.i ˈfeɪ.vər/
1.
mengambil hati, menjilat
to try to win approval or special treatment from someone, especially by flattery or servile behavior
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He's always trying to curry favour with the boss by agreeing with everything she says.
Dia sentiasa cuba mengambil hati bos dengan bersetuju dengan semua yang dikatakan bos.
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She was accused of currying favour with the judges to get a higher score.
Dia dituduh mengambil hati para hakim untuk mendapatkan markah yang lebih tinggi.