Know Your English (May 2001)

Know your English

Is it OK to say ``The Chief Minister is in favour with Sumalatha''?

The expression ``in favour'' is usually followed by ``of'' and not ``with''. You are usually ``in favour of'' something. Here are a few examples.
* The farmers were not in favour of building a dam.
* Mohan and Sujatha were in favour of the new proposal.
* Nobody was in favour of the Japanese taking over the factory.


Source:
The Hindu daily, Tuesday, May 22, 2001