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Do me a favor vs can you do me a favor

Both 'do me a favor' and 'can you do me a favor' are correct phrases in English. 'Do me a favor' is a more direct and informal way to ask for help, while 'can you do me a favor' is a polite and slightly more formal way to make a request.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

Do me a favor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in informal situations.

This phrase is a direct and informal way to ask someone for help or assistance.

Examples:

  • Hey, do me a favor and pass me the salt.
  • Do me a favor and pick up some milk on your way home.
  • 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:

  • Could you do me a favor?
  • Would you mind doing me a favor?
  • Can you help me out?
  • Would you be so kind as to assist me?
  • I'd appreciate it if you could help me.

can you do me a favor

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English, especially in polite or formal situations.

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone for help or assistance.

Examples:

  • Can you do me a favor and send me that document?
  • Can you do me a favor and water my plants while I'm away?

Alternatives:

  • Do me a favor
  • Could you do me a favor?
  • Would you mind doing me a favor?
  • Can you help me out?
  • Would you be so kind as to assist me?

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