chayal Staff asked 7 years ago
When can you use the term ‘do me a favour’?
When talking to someone formally – like at work? or just personally?
What would be the best way to use it? Can you provide any examples?
1 Answers
Peter Robertson answered 7 years ago
You have to be careful with this phrase as it is used in very different ways. The positive way is to ask for help:
“I asked my neighbour, ‘Can you do me a favour? I am expecting the postman today but I have to go out. Will you accept the parcel for me?'”
The negative way, where it means “no” as a response to what is considered an unreasonable request, is:
“You: Will you give my six children a lift to the park?
Me: Do me a favour!”
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