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Meaning of do me a favour | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Used to ask someone for a favour (may be polite or sarcastic).
    literally
  2. Expressing incredulity.
    UK, idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“Could you possibly do me a favour and pass me that newspaper?”
“Do me a favour and shut up.”
“You expect me to clean up all this mess for you? Do me a favour.”
“Debbie remained seated. "Go to bed," she ordered. "With you here? Why what do you think I'll do, cut my throat with an electric razor? I know this dump's enough to drive anybody nuts but do me a favour."”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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