fall into disfavor

fall into disfavor

To no longer be supported, preferred, or highly regarded. John fell into disfavor with his boss ever since he managed to drive away the firm's most lucrative client. They were a fad, that's all—they're already falling into disfavor.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fall out of favor with (one)
  • fall out of favor
  • fall out of favor (with one)
  • out of favor
  • out of favor (with one)
  • lose favor
  • lose favor (with one)
  • be out of favor (with one)
  • turn in his, her, etc. grave
  • turn in one's grave
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