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Zorluk: OrtaCollocations and Fixed Phrases

The ambitious politician was accused of attempting to _______ favour with influential delegates prior to the party congress. Which verb correctly completes the standard fixed phrase in the sentence?

  1. curryCevap
  2. B
    seek
  3. C
    gain
  4. D
    win

Cevap

The verb 'curry' correctly completes the fixed phrase 'curry favour'.
The correct response is 'curry'. In standard English, 'to curry favour' is a fixed idiom meaning to flatter or ingratiate oneself with someone to gain an advantage.

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1
Identify the target idiomatic expression in the sentence.
The phrase follows the structure '[verb] + favour + with [someone]', describing insincere efforts to win approval.
Recognizing standard English collocations requires identifying fixed word pairings.
2
Evaluate the choices against standard British English idiomatic usage.
'Curry favour' is the recognized fixed phrase.
Other options substitute general verbs that violate the established collocation.

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