fall into disfavor



fall into disfavor

to lose one's influence; to be preferred less and less. This style of government fell into disfavor some years ago. Poor Lee fell into disfavor with the boss and lost all his special privileges.
See also: fall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HennieHEN-neeDutch
Michal (1)-Czech, Slovak
IvoryIE-və-ree, IEV-reeAfrican American
Leonardole-o-NAHR-do (Italian, Spanish), lee-ə-NAHR-do (English)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, History
Jemimajə-MIE-mə (English)Biblical, English
Minnie['mini]