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to do somebody a favor
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to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return
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Example
She put on an act of being upset to manipulate her friend into doing her a favor.
She discovered his embarrassing childhood photo and held it over him to get him to do her a favor.
Can you do me a favor and pick up my mail while I'm away?
Let's do him a favor by offering to drive him to the airport.
