fall out of favor — to lose popularity, approval, or support; to become disliked or unfashionable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to lose popularity, approval, or support; to become disliked or unfashionable
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːl aʊt əv ˈfeɪvər/
Example Sentences
- Skinny jeans have fallen out of favor as baggy pants make a comeback.
- The restaurant fell out of favor after customers found a hair in every dish.
- His proposal fell out of favor when he suggested replacing coffee with green tea in the office.
fall out of favor
NOUN[/fɔːl aʊt əv ˈfeɪvər/]
to lose popularity, approval, or support; to become disliked or unfashionable
After the scandal, the once-beloved minister began to fall out of favor with the king.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines Old English 'fall' (to drop or descend) with Latin 'favor' (goodwill, approval). The expression emerged in English to describe the loss of someone's approval or popularity, literally depicting a metaphorical descent from a position of favor.
Breakdown
fall (to descend) + out (away, forth) + of (from) + favor (Latin: goodwill, preference). The phrasal verb 'fall out of' conveys removal or separation from a state, while 'favor' represents approval or preferred status.
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📝Examples
“Skinny jeans have fallen out of favor as baggy pants make a comeback.”
“The restaurant fell out of favor after customers found a hair in every dish.”
“His proposal fell out of favor when he suggested replacing coffee with green tea in the office.”
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