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Phrase(s): in favor of someone
to someone, as when writing a check. • Please make out a check for $300 in Tom’s favor. • I’m making out the check in favor of Mr. Brown.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Also, in one's favor. 1. In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion, or All the reviews were in his favor. [Mid-1500s] 2. To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant. [Mid-1500s] 3. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity. [Mid-1500s] 4. Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers. [Late 1800s]
American Heritage Idioms