Do me a favour!
expression
Asking someone to help you.
Can you do me a favour? Please bring me a glass of water.
Often appears as...
- can you do me a favour?
- will you do me a favour?
Usage tips
Colloquial
expression
Used when you want someone to stop doing something annoying or wrong.
Do me a favour and stop shouting, will you?
Often appears as...
- do me a favour and stop
- do me a favour and don't
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
expression
Asking someone to help you.
Can you do me a favour? Please bring me a glass of water.
Often appears as...
- can you do me a favour?
- will you do me a favour?
Usage tips
Colloquial
expression
Used when you want someone to stop doing something annoying or wrong.
Do me a favour and stop shouting, will you?
Often appears as...
- do me a favour and stop
- do me a favour and don't
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Polite Request
It's a courteous way to ask for help without being direct or demanding.
Do me a favour, could you check the mail for me?
Pro Tip 2/3Softening Tone
The phrase can make a request seem less serious and more friendly.
Do me a favour and pass the salt, please.
Pro Tip 3/3Bonding Over Tasks
Asking for a favour can create a sense of camaraderie when both parties are willing.
Hey, do me a favour and help me set up for the party?
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