can you do me a favor

Meaning

1. Editorial100% of films

   A polite spoken opener that asks someone to help with a small task, usually just before naming the request.

   - Look, can you do me a favor? - What?

   Can you do me a favor? Would you mind letting the dog out?

In the movies · 6

• Can you do me a favor? Would you mind letting the dog out?There's Something About Mary1998
• - Look, can you do me a favor? - What?Transformers2007
• Sal, can you do me a favor?Do the Right Thing1989
• All right. Can you do me a favor?The Adam Project2022
• No, I'm good. Yeah, listen, can you do me a favor?Win Win2011
• Can you do me a favor? Could you tell me about that poster over there?The End of the Tour2015
• Can you do me a favor? Can you find out where Hu Li's keeping the plates?Rush Hour 22001
• - Can you do me a favor? - Yes, it's done. Go.A Simple Favor2018

Learn it in full scenes

• There's Something About Mary1998
  • Ted Asks Mary to the Prom
  • Ted Asks Mary to the Prom
  • Ted Meets Mary's Family
• Do the Right Thing1989
  • Love Daddy Wakes the Block
  • Morning Shift at Sal's Pizzeria
  • Da Mayor Sweeps and Gets Scolded
• Win Win2011
  • Mike's Family Breakfast
  • Mike Stalls on a Broken Boiler
  • Mike Wants to Be Leo's Guardian

More everyday phrases

• how's it going
• are you kidding
• you can say that again
• long time no see
• such as
• to be honest
• don't mention it
• i'm sorry
• just a second
• see you soon
• of course
• we need to talk