賣人情

Simplified: 卖人情

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màirénqíng ㄇㄞˋ ㄖㄣˊ ㄑㄧㄥˊ

- to do someone a small favour so that they feel indebted
- to curry favour

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally: sell a favour
Meaning: To do someone a small favour deliberately so they feel indebted. Mildly critical; like 'curry favour'.

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