in one's favor

in one's favor
phrasal 1. in one's good graces 2. to one's advantage <
the odds were in my favor
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  • in one's favor — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In a way that is good for you. * /Both teams claimed the point, but the referee decided in our favor./ * /Bob made good grades in high school, and that was in his favor when he looked for a job./ Compare: COME ONE S WAY …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • in\ one's\ favor — adv or adj. phr. In a way that is good for you. Both teams claimed the point, but the referee decided in our favor. Bob made good grades in high school, and that was in his favor when he looked for a job. Compare: come one s way …   Словарь американских идиом

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