Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in someone's favor
idiom
/ɪn ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈfeɪ.vər/
Definition
An idiom meaning to be beneficial or advantageous to someone.
Examples
- The new policy is clearly in the workers’ favor, as it grants them more rights.
- The evidence presented by the defense was in his favor, which led to his acquittal.
- Winning the contest was in her favor, boosting her confidence significantly.
Meaning
When something is in someone’s favor, it means it is helping them or giving them an advantage in a situation.
Synonyms
- in support of
- advantageous to
- beneficial for
