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Expression: Come down in favor of



 
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Expression: Come down in favor of #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:47 am   Expression: Come down in favor of
 

Hi,

I have come across a sentence as:

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The committee came down in favor of the plan.


1. Does it mean: the committee made a decision in favor of the plan?

2. If so, could you please tell me whether the usage of 'came down' in this way is common or scarce?

Many thanks.

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Expression: Come down in favor of #2 (permalink) Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:28 am   Expression: Come down in favor of
 

It means that, after some discussion, the committee approved the plan. This usage of "come down" is not something we say every day, but it's definitely not unusual, and you should add it to your repertoire of idioms.
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Expression: Come down in favor of #3 (permalink) Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:54 am   Expression: Come down in favor of
 

I will, :) Jamie, and thank you very much.

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