He was in and out of favor, all his life.

"Bad news in an industry out of favor doesn't have a particularly strong impact."

And you know what kind of favor that will be.

They did not say what kind of favors were involved.

But I have to ask you for a couple of favors.

"Exactly what kind of favor did you have in mind?"

It was the first sign of his favor to return to me.

Why can't I see the results of your favor, then?

"He did a lot of favors for people and they'll return his phone calls."

Currently, it has been out of favor for about one year.