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1 Favour
subs.Good-will: P. and V. εὔνοια. ἡ, εὐμένεια, ἡ, V. πρευμένεια, ἡ, P. φιλοφροσύνη, ἡ.Boon, service: P. and V. χάρις, ἡ, ἔρανος, ὁ, P. εὐεργεσία, ἡ, εὐεργέτημα, τό; see Service, Benefaction.Curry favour with: P. and V. χαρίζεσθαι (dat.), ὑποτρέχειν (acc.), ὑπέρχεσθαι (acc.), θωπεύειν (acc.), V. σαίνειν (acc.), προσσαίνειν (acc.), θώπτειν (acc.), Ar. and P. ὑποπίπτειν (acc. or dat.), Ar. and V. αἰκάλλειν (acc.). Do a favour to, v.: P. and V. εὐεργετεῖν (acc.), V. χάριν ὑπουργεῖν (dat.). χάριν διδόναι (dat.), χάριν τίθεσθαι (dat.), Ar. and V. χάριν νέμειν (dat.), P. χάριν δρᾶν (absol.); see Serve.Theseus asks you as a favour to bury the dead: V. Θήσευς σʼ ἀπαιτεῖ πρὸς χάριν θάψαι νεκρούς (Eur., Supp. 385).In favour of: V. and V. πρός (gen.).Thinking that a battle at sea in a small space was in their ( the enemy's) favour: P. νομίζοντες πρὸς ἐκείνων εἶναι τὴν ἐν ὀλίγῳ ναυμαχίαν (Thuc. 2, 86).I will speak in your favour, not in mine: V. πρὸς σοῦ γὰρ, οὐδʼ ἐμοῦ, φράσω (Soph., O.R. 1434; cf Plat., Prot. 336D).He has suddenly become in favour of Philip: P. γέγονεν ἐξαίφνης ὑπὲρ Φιλίππου (Dem. 438).Vote in favour of a person's acquittal: P. ἀποψηφίζεσθαι (gen. of pers.).Make a favour of justice: P. καταχαρίζεσθαι τὰ δίκαια (Plat., Ap. 35C).——————v. trans.Be friendly disposed to: P. and V. εὐνοεῖν (dat.), P. εὐνοικῶς διακείσθαι πρός (acc.); see side with.Be on the side of: V. συνεῖναι (dat.).Favour the Lacedaemonians: P. τὰ Λακεδαιμονίων φρονεῖν (Thuc. 5, 84), or use P. Λακωνίζειν.I favour your cause: V. εὖ φρονῶ τὰ σὰ (Soph., Aj. 491).Favour the Athenians: P. Ἀττικίζειν.Favour the Persians: P. Μηδίζειν.On a charge of favouring the Athenians: P. ἐπʼ Ἀττικισμῷ (Thuc. 8. 38).Of things, help on: P. προφέρειν (εἰς, acc.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Favour
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2 favour
['feivə] 1. noun1) (a kind action: Will you do me a favour and lend me your car?) χάρη,χατίρι2) (kindness or approval: She looked on him with great favour.) συμπάθεια3) (preference or too much kindness: By doing that he showed favour to the other side.) εύνοια4) (a state of being approved of: He was very much in favour with the Prime Minister.) εύνοια2. verb(to support or show preference for: Which side do you favour?) υποστηρίζω,ευνοώ- favourably
- favourite 3. noun(a person or thing that one likes best: Of all her paintings that is my favourite.) ευνοούμενος- in favour of
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3 Support
v. trans.Support oneself on: Ar. and P. ἐπερείδεσθαι (dat.), P. ἀπερείδεσθαι (dat.).Supporting your figure on a staff: Ar. διερεισαμένη τὸ σχῆμα τῇ βακτηρίᾳ (Eccl. 150).met., maintain, feed: P. and V. τρέφειν, βόσκειν (Thuc. 7, 48, but rare P.), V. φέρβειν, P. διατρέφειν (Dem. 419).Hold out: P. and V. ἀντέχειν.Substantiate: P. βεβαιοῦν.Support in the courts or council chamber ( a person or course of action): P. συναγορεύειν (acc. or dat.), P. and V. συνηγορεῖν (dat.), ὑπερδικεῖν (gen.) (Plat.).Did you support those in favour of death or did you oppose? P. πότερον συνηγόρευες τοῖς κελεύουσιν ἀποκτεῖναι ἢ ἀντέλεγες; (Lys. 122).Support the policy of the state: P. τοῖς κοινῇ δόξασι βοηθεῖν.Stand by: see Aid.Support the Lacedaemonians: P. τὰ Λακεδαιμονίων φρονεῖν (Thuc. 5, 84), or use P. Λακωνίζειν.I support your cause V. εὖ φρονῶ τὰ σά (Soph., Aj. 491).Support the Athenians: P. Ἀττικίζειν.Support the Persians: P. Μηδίζειν.The party among the Athenians who supported them: P. οἱ αὐτοῖς τῶν Ἀθηναίων συμπράσσοντες (Thuc. 3, 36).——————subs.Prop: P. and V. ἔρεισμα, τό (Plat.).Pillar: V. στῦλος, ὁ; see Pillar.The steps of an old man are wont to wait upon the support of another's hand: V. ποὺς... πρεσβύτου φιλεῖ χειρὸς θυραίας ἀναμένειν κουφίσματα (Eur., Phoen. 847).met., of a person: V. ἔρεισμα, τό, στῦλος, ὁ; see Bulwark.Help: P. βοήθεια, ἡ.Advocacy: P. συνηγορία, ἡ.In support of: use prep., P. and V. ὑπέρ (gen.).Confirmation: P. βεβαίωσις, ἡ.Favour, good-will: P. and V. εὔνοια, ἡ.Support of the Athenians: P. Ἀττικισμός, ὁ.Support of the Persians: P. Μηδισμός, ὁ.Support of the Lacedaemonians: P. Λακωνισμός, ὁ (Xen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Support
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4 Interest
subs.Benefit, gain: P. and V. κέρδος, τό, λῆμμα, τό.One's interests: P. and V. τὸ συμφέρον, τὰ συμφέροντα.The public interests: P. τὸ πᾶσι συμφέρον, P. and V. τὸ κοινόν.Private interests: P. and V. τὰ ἴδια, τὰ οἰκεῖα.He has some private interests to serve: P. ἰδίᾳ τι αὐτῷ διαφέρει (Thuc. 3, 42).Her interests are committed to her parents and friends: V. τῇ δʼ ἐν γονεῦσι καὶ φίλοις τὰ πράγματα (Eur., And. 676).You will best consult your own interests: P. τὰ ἄριστα βουλεύσεσθε ὑμῖν αὐτοῖς (Thuc. 1, 43).He said that it was not words that confirmed friendship, but community of interests: P. οὐ τὰ ῥήματα οἰκειότητας ἔφη βεβαιοῦν ἀλλὰ τὸ ταὐτὰ συμφέρειν (Dem. 237).Attention to your interests: P. ἐπιμέλεια τῶν ὑμετέρων πραγμάτων (Andoc. 2I).Providing only for their own interests: P. τὸ ἐφʼ ἑαυτῶν μόνον προορωμένοι (Thuc. 1. 17).Considering only his own interest: P. τὸ ἑαυτοῦ μόνον σκοπῶν (Thuc. 6, 12).For the good of: P. ἐπʼ ἀγαθῷ (gen.).Be promoted by interest: P. ἀπὸ μέρους προτιμᾶσθαι (Thuc. 2, 37).Good will: P. and V. εὔνοια, ἡ.Zeal, exertion: P. and V. σπουδή, ἡ.Care: P. and V. φροντίς, ἡ.I take no interest in: P. and V. οὔ μοι μέλει (gen.).Meletus has never taken any interest in these things, either little or great: P. Μελήτῳ τούτων οὔτε μέγα οὔτε σμικρὸν πώποτε ἐμέλησεν (Plat., Ap. 26B).What interest have you in? P. and V. τί σοι μέτεστι; (gen.).With view rather to stimulate the interest than tell the truth: P. ἐπὶ τὸ προσαγωγότερον τῇ ἀκροάσει ἢ ἀληθέστερον (Thuc. 1, 2l).Interest on money: Ar. and P. τόκος, ὁ, or pl.At high interest: P. ἐπὶ μεγάλοις τόκοις.Compound interest: P. τόκοι ἐπίτοκοι, οἱ.Bring in no interest, v.: P. ἀργεῖν.Bringing in interest, adj.: P. ἐνεργός.Bringing in no interest: P. ἀργός.——————v. trans.Please, delight: P. and V. τέρπειν, ἀρέσκειν (acc. or dat.).Be interested: P. and V. ἡδέως ἀκούειν.Hear with pleasure, interest oneself in: use P. and V. σπουδάζειν περί (gen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Interest
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5 Mind
subs.Intellectual principle: P. and V. νοῦς, ὁ.Thought, intelligence: P. and V. γνώμη, ἡ, Ar. and P. διάνοια, ἡ, Ar. and V. φρήν, ἡ, or pl. (rare P.).Memory: P. and V. μνήμη, ἡ, μνεία, ἡ.Intention, purpose: P. and V. γνώμη, ἡ, ἀξίωμα, τό, βούλευμα, τό, ἔννοια, ἡ, ἐπίνοια, ἡ, Ar. and P. διάνοια, ἡ, V. φρόνησις, ἡ.Bear in mind, remember, v. trans.: P. and V. μνησθῆναι ( 1st aor. pass. of μιμνήσκειν) (acc. or gen.); see Remember, Heed.Change one's mind: see under Change.Put in mind: see Remind.——————v. trans.Look after: Ar. and P. ἐπιμέλεσθαι, P. and V. ἐπιστρέφεσθαι (gen.), φροντίζειν (gen.), τημελεῖν (acc. or gen.) (Plat. but rare P.), κήδεσθαι (gen.) (also Ar. but rare P.), V. μέλεσθαι (gen.).Attend to: P. and V. θεραπεύειν (acc.), V. κηδεύειν (acc.).Mind (flocks, etc.): P. and V. νέμειν (Eur., Cycl. 28), ποιμαίνειν, P. νομεύειν, V. προσνέμειν (Eur., Cycl. 36), φέρβειν, ἐπιστατεῖν (dat.).Beware of: P. and V. φυλάσσεσθαι (acc.), εὐλαβεῖσθαι (acc.), ἐξευλαβεῖσθαι (acc.), P. διευλαβεῖσθαι (acc.), V. φρουρεῖσθαι (acc.).Dislike: see Dislike.Heed, notice: Ar. and P. προσέχειν (dat.), προσέχειν τὸν νοῦν (dat.), P. and V. νοῦν ἔχειν πρός (acc. or dat.); see Heed.Be angry at: Ar. and P. ἀγανακτεῖν (dat.), P. χαλεπῶς φέρειν (acc.), P. and ἄχθεσθαι (dat.), V. δυσφορεῖν (dat.), πικρῶς φέρειν (acc.).Mind them not and pay no heed: V. ἀλλʼ ἀμελίᾳ δὸς αὐτὰ καὶ φαύλως φέρε (Eur., I.A. 850).Mind one's own business: P. τὰ αὑτοῦ πράσσειν.Yourself mind what is your own affair: Ar. ἀλλʼ αὐτὸς ὅ γε σόν ἐστιν οἰκείως φέρε (Thesm. 197).I do not mind: P. and V. οὔ μοι μέλει.Never mind: Ar. μὴ μελέτω σοι.Forbear and mind not: V. ἔασον μηδέ σοι μελησάτω (Æsch., P.V. 332).Mind you play the man: V. ὅπως ἀνὴρ ἔσει (Eur., Cycl. 595; c. f. also Æsch., P.V. 68; Eur., I.T. 321), same construction in Ar. and P.Take care that: P. and V. φροντίζειν ὅπως (aor. subj. or fut. indic.), P. ἐπιμέλεσθαι ὅπως (aor. subj. or fut. indic.), Ar. and P. τηρεῖν ὅπως (aor. subj. or fut. indic.).Mind that you yourself suffer no harm by your going: V. πάπταινε δʼ αὐτὸς μή τι πημανθῆς ὁδῷ (Æsch., P.V. 334).Beware that: see Beware.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Mind
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6 disgrace
[dis'ɡreis] 1. noun1) (the state of being out of favour: He is in disgrace because of his behaviour.) δυσμένεια2) (a state of being without honour and regarded without respect: There seemed to be nothing ahead of him but disgrace and shame.) ατίμωση3) (something which causes or ought to cause shame: Your clothes are a disgrace!) ντροπή2. verb1) (to bring shame upon: Did you have to disgrace me by appearing in those clothes?) ντροπιάζω2) (to dismiss from a position of importance: He was publicly disgraced.) ατιμάζω•- disgracefully -
7 grace
[ɡreis] 1. noun1) (beauty of form or movement: The dancer's movements had very little grace.) χάρη2) (a sense of what is right: At least he had the grace to leave after his dreadful behaviour.) ευπρέπεια3) (a short prayer of thanks for a meal.) ευχαριστία, ευχαριστήρια προσευχή πριν το φαγητό4) (a delay allowed as a favour: You should have paid me today but I'll give you a day's grace.) περίοδος χάριτος5) (the title of a duke, duchess or archbishop: Your/His Grace.) Υψηλότατος / Μακαριότατος6) (mercy: by the grace of God.) έλεος•- graceful- gracefully
- gracefulness
- gracious 2. interjection(an exclamation of surprise.) Θεέ και Κύριε!- graciousness
- with a good/bad grace
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8 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) ταλαντεύομαι ή κινώ πέρα-δώθε2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) δρασκελίζω3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) γυρίζω, μεταστρέφω2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) λίκνισμα2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) λίκνισμα3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) γρήγορος χορευτικός ρυθμός, `σουίνγκ`4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) μεταστροφή5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) κούνια•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
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9 thank
[Ɵæŋk] 1. verb(to express appreciation or gratitude to (someone) for a favour, service, gift etc: He thanked me for the present; She thanked him for inviting her.) ευχαριστώ- thankful- thankfully
- thankfulness
- thankless
- thanklessly
- thanklessness
- thanks 2. interjection(thank you: Thanks (very much) for your present; Thanks a lot!; No, thanks; Yes, thanks.) ευχαριστώ- Thanksgiving
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10 Back
subs.P. and V. νῶτον or pl.Of the back: P. and V. νωτιαῖος (Plat.).Of things: P. τὰ ὄπισθεν.The back legs: P. τὰ ὀπίσθια σκέλη (Xen.).In the rear: P. κατὰ νώτου.On horse-back: P. and V. ἐφʼ ἵππου.On one's back, adj.: P. and V. ὕπτιος.Turn one's back, v. intrans.: V. νωτίζειν.They turned their backs in flight: V. πρὸς φυγὴν ἐνώτισαν (Eur., And. 1141).Bind ( a person's) hands behind his back: Ar. and P. ὀπίσω τὼ χεῖρε δεῖν (Ar., Lys. 434, and Dem. 356).Binding his hands behind his back: P. τὼ χεῖρε περιαγαγὼν εἰς τοὔπισθεν (Lys. 94).Clasp one's hands behind one's back: P. τὼ χεῖρε εἰς τοὐπίσω συμπλέκειν (Thuc. 4, 4).Why do you weep turning your back upon my face: V. τί μοι προσώπῳ νῶτον ἐγκλίνασα σόν δύρει (Eur., Hec. 739).——————adv.P. and V. πάλιν, ἔμπαλιν, εἰς τοὔπισθεν, P. εἰς τοὐπίσω, V. ἄψορρον, or use adj., V. ἄψορρος, παλίσσυτος, παλίντροπος, παλίμπλαγκτος.Ago: P. and V. πρότερον.Turn back, v. trans.: P. and V. ἀποστρέφειν; v. intrans., P. and V. ἀποστρέφειν or pass., ὑποστρέφειν or pass.; see under Turn.——————v. trans.Favour: P. and V. εὐνοεῖν (dat.).Support, confirm: P. βεβαιοῦν. V. intrans.Go back: P. and V. ὑποστρέφειν or pass.Back out of what one has said: P. ἐξαναχωρεῖν τὰ εἰρημένα (Thuc. 4, 28).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Back
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11 Court
subs.Of a house: P. and V. αὐλή, ἡ (Plat.).Of the court, adj.: P. and V. αὔλειος (Plat.), V. ἕρκειος; see fore-court.Palace: Ar. and P. βασίλεια, τά.Court of justice: Ar. and P. δίκαστήριον, τό.Concretely, the judges: P. and V. δικασταί, οἱ.Bring into court, v.: P. εἰς δικαστήριον ἄγειν.Produce in court: P. ἐμφανῶς παρέχειν (acc.).Rule out of court: Ar. and P. διαγράφειν.Courtship, subs.: V. μνηστεύματα, τά.Pay court to: see v., court.Pay your court to another woman: ἄλλης ἐκπόνει μνηστεύματα γυναικός (Eur., Hel. 1514).——————v. trans.Seek in marriage: P. and V. μνηστεύειν (Plat.).Generally, seek one's favour: Ar. and P. θεραπεύειν (acc.).Seek after: P. and V. μετέρχεσθαι (acc.), ζητεῖν (acc.), θηρεύειν (acc.), V. θηρᾶν (or mid.).Challenge: P. προκαλεῖσθαι.Suitors foremost in the land of Greece courted her: V. μνηστῆρες ᾔτουν Ἑλλάδος πρῶτοι χθονός (Eur., El. 21).A thankless crew are ye who court the honours paid to demagogues: V. ἀχάριστον ὑμῶν σπέρμʼ ὅσοι δημηγόρους ζηλοῦτε τιμάς (Eur., Hec. 254).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Court
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12 Sacrifice
subs.Victim: P. and V. θῦμα, τό. σφάγιον, τό (generally pl.), Ar. and P. ἱερεῖον, τό, Ar. and V. σφαγεῖον, τό, V. θύος, τό, θυτήριον, τό, πρόσφαγμα, τό χρηστήριον, τό; see Victim.For account of sacrifice see Eur., Electra, 800 to 838.Burnt offering: V. ἔμπυρα, τά.Make sacrifice: P. and V. θύειν, P. ἱερὰ ποιεῖν, ἱεροποιεῖν, V. ῥέζειν, θυηπολεῖν (also Plat. but rare P.).Make rich sacrifice: V. πολυθύτους τεύχειν σφαγάς (Soph., Tr. 756).Sacrifices at crossing (a river, etc.): P. διαβατήρια, τά (Thuc. 5, 54).Obtain favourable omens in a sacrifice, v.: Ar. and P. καλλιερεῖσθαι.The flame of sacrifice: V. θυηφάγος φλόξ ἡ (Æsch., Ag. 597).The altar of sacrifice: V. δεξίμηλος ἐσχάρα ἡ (Eur., And. 1138).On the altar of sacrifice: Ar. βουθύτοις ἐπʼ ἐσχάραις (Av. 1232).The town is filled with sacrifices by my seers to rout the enemy and the city: V. θυηπολεῖται δʼ ἄστυ μάντεων ὕπο τροπαῖα τʼ ἐχθρῶν καὶ πόλει σωτήρια (Eur., Heracl. 401).On days of sacrifice: V. βουθύτοις ἐν ἤμασι (Æsch., Choe. 261).Magistrates who look after sacrifices: P. ἱεροποιοί, οἱ.The reek of sacrifice: Ar. ἱερόθυτος καπνός, ὁ; see Reek.met., loss: P. ἀποβολή, ἡ.You alone of the Greeks ought to make this sacrifice for us: P. ὀφείλετε μόνοι τῶν Ἑλλήνων τοῦτον τὸν ἔρανον (Isoc. 307E).——————v. trans.Have sacrificed: P. and V. θύεσθαι (mid.).Sacrifice after: V. ἐπισφάζειν.Sacrifice before: P. and V. προθύειν, V. προσφάζειν.Sacrifice over: V. ἐπισφάζειν (τινά τινι).Sacrifice with another: P. and V. συνθύειν (absol. or dat.).absol., do sacrifice: see under sacrifice, subs.;Sacrifice bulls: V. ταυροκτονεῖν.Sacrifice sheep: Ar. and V. μηλοσφαγεῖν.Lose: Ar. and P. ἀποβάλλειν.I did not sacrifice the rights of the many to the favour of the few rich: P. οὐ τὰς παρὰ τῶν πλουσίων χάριτας μᾶλλον ἢ τὰ τῶν πολλῶν δίκαια εἱλόμην (Dem. 263).Sacrificing the welfare of your country to the delight and gratification of hearing scandal: P. τῆς ἐπὶ ταῖς λοιδορίαις ἡδονῆς καὶ χάριτος τὸ τῆς πόλεως συμφέρον ἀνταλλασσόμενοι (Dem. 273).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Sacrifice
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13 Scale
subs.Ar. λεπίς, ἡ (used of fish scales in Hdt.).In a scale, in order: P. and V. ἐφεξῆς.Of a balance: Ar. and P. πλάστιγξ, ἡ.Turn of the scale, met.: P. and V. ῥοπή, ἡ.It is right to put our devotion in the past in the scale against our present sin, if after all it has been a sin: P. δίκαιον ἡμῶν τῆς νῦν ἁμαρτίας, εἰ ἄρα ἡμάρτηται, ἀντιθεῖναι τὴν τότε προθυμίαν (Thuc. 3, 56).When you throw money into one side of the scale it at once carries with it and weighs down the judgment to its own side: P. ὅταν ἐπὶ θάτερα ὥσπερ εἰς τρυτάνην ἀργύριον προσενέγκῃς οἴχεται φέρον καὶ καθείλκυκε τὸν λογισμὸν ἐφʼ αὑτό (Dem. 60).That he may not strengthen either party by throwing his weight into the scale: P. ὅπως μηδετέρους προσθέμενος ἰσχυροτέρους ποιήσῃ (Thuc. 8, 87).You throw in a weight too small to turn the scale in favour of your friends: V. σμικρὸν τὸ σὸν σήκωμα προστίθης φίλοις (Eur., Her. 690).——————v. trans.Scale down: see Reduce.Climb: P. and V. ὑπερβαίνειν, ἐπιβαίνειν (gen.), ἐπεμβαίνειν, (dat. or ἐπί acc.) (Plat.), Ar. ἐπαναβαίνειν, ἐπι (acc.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Scale
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favour*/*/ — [ˈfeɪvə] noun I 1) [C] something that you do for someone in order to help them Could you do me a favour?[/ex] He wouldn t take any money for his work: he insisted he was doing it as a favour.[/ex] 2) [U] support or admiration from people Nuclear… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
put your thumb on the scales — If you put your thumb on the scales, you try to influence the result of something in your favour … The small dictionary of idiomes
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour — Studioalbum von The Moody Blues Veröffentlichung 1971 Label Threshold Records … Deutsch Wikipedia