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A favor vs Do me a favor

Both 'a favor' and 'do me a favor' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A favor' is a standalone phrase used to refer to an act of kindness or assistance, while 'do me a favor' is a request asking someone to do something helpful for you.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 621 views

A favor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to an act of kindness or assistance that someone does for you.

Examples:

  • Could you do me a favor and pick up my mail while I'm away?
  • I need to ask you a favor.
  • She did me a big favor by lending me her car.
  • Can I ask you a favor?
  • He asked for a favor, and I couldn't refuse.
  • A favor, like helping somebody move a couch.
  • A favor that's commensurate with the scale of your gratitude.
  • Homer, Marge, we have a favor to ask.
  • A favor for a cop friend of mine in Boston.
  • A favor for a dear friend.
  • A favor's one thing, helping killers is another.
  • A favor to keep you employed.
  • Maybe someone did you a favor once.
  • Friends doing each other a favor.
  • Consider this me doing you a favor.
  • Listen, I need a favor.
  • Look, I need to ask a favor.
  • When it means that a deputy attorney general owes us a favor.
  • Do us all a favor and set up shop somewhere else.
  • Luke's here as a favor to me.
  • So do us both a favor and walk away.
  • Still, I'm asking for a favor.
  • I know I was a favor.
  • Yes, one was a favor to your father.
  • Do yourself a favor, stay down.

Alternatives:

  • a kindness
  • an act of assistance
  • a good turn
  • a helping hand
  • a service

Do me a favor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a request asking someone to do something helpful for you.

Examples:

  • Can you do me a favor and water my plants while I'm away?
  • Do me a favor and pass me the salt, please.
  • Could you do me a favor and drop this off at the post office?
  • Do me a favor and keep an eye on my bag for a moment.
  • Can you do me a favor and make a reservation for dinner?
  • Do me a favor, Damon.
  • Do me a favor and get her name.
  • Do me a favor, tell my husband that...
  • Okay. Do me a favor.
  • Do me a favor and stuff them back in.
  • Do me a favor and keep it up front.
  • Do me a favor, take the day off.
  • Do me a favor, Marty, will you?
  • Touchy-feely. Do me a favor.
  • Do me a favor, video tape this.
  • Do me a favor and keep it close.
  • Do me a favor and squeeze my hand.
  • Do me a favor - shoot me in the face.
  • Do me a favor and pretend I wasn't.
  • Do me a favor and forget my name.
  • Do me a favor and watch the kid.
  • Do me a favor, stand over there.
  • Do me a favor, get a statement.
  • Do me a favor - stick to the main trail.
  • Do me a favor and take off your glasses.

Alternatives:

  • help me out
  • do something for me
  • assist me
  • lend me a hand
  • give me a hand

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