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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. Syria is now currying favour with America.
    1. pleasing
    2. favouring
    3. obliging
    4. ingratiating itself with
Correct Option: D

currying favour with :to try to get somebody to like or support by praising or helping him a lot
(1) ingratiating : trying too hard to please somebody
● The government has promised lower taxes in an attempt to curry favour with the voters. The best option is ingratiating itself with.



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