The phrase
"firm favourites" refers to things or people that are liked or preferred by a group of individuals consistently and without hesitation.
Full definition
While dogs and cats are
firm favourites in the pet department, some people choose to keep slightly less conventional pets.
The prime markets of Andratx, Son Vida and Deià remain
firm favourites with British, German and Scandinavian buyers.
Prezola are
firm favourites of the blog, as they offer the boho couple so much flexibility, so much choice and so many different brands and options to choose from.
Animals we associate with the cold, like penguins, polar bears and reindeer, are
firm favourites among children — and adults, too!
It's the compelling tale that is woven for these heroes which makes these characters compelling and, whilst we may not see them appear in their own game again, they remain
firm favourites amongst Sony fans.
Despite United's attempts — City
remain firm favourites to land Sanchez — with a January deal now looking more, and more likely.
In contrast to widely varying forecasts by opinion polls, betting shops were virtually unanimous in installing the Tories
as firm favourites for victory on May 6.
Manchester City, who are
firm favourites at Unibet for the Cup make a trip to League One leaders Wigan, while Tottenham if they get past Newport in their replay would have a trip to Millwall or Rochdale.
However, United are
still firm favourites to topple a Hull City side that is reeling from transfers out and injury woes.
So I thought I'd share five
firm favourites from the Household, just in case your kids might enjoy them too...
Bird wallpapers are
always firm favourites but why not go for an unashamedly modern version for a living room with a difference?
You all know how much I am loving suede this season, but actually denim and knit are also fast becoming
firm favourites too.
If alexis joins city atleast thats good because it'll make
city firm favourites instead of ute and chelsea..
Bookmakers have been quick to make
United firm favourites to land the player, and he is already 2/1 to join United with BetVictor.
That leaves both of them on 43 points, behind our 47, and with their games in hand gone leaving us and Blackpool as very
much firm favourites for the title.
The Irish may have only got through by the skin of their teeth and be strong favourites to go out today, with three days fewer than the hosts to rest and prepare, but their fans are
definitely firm favourites thanks to the friendly party atmosphere that follows them around.
The Edgy Veg is dedicated to
re-creating firm favourites in both a vegan and healthy way but one that will satisfy even the most sophisticated of palettes — I mean, black pineapple ice cream, anyone?
Two of those have come in their last five games although three wins from 15 away games in the Championship means that Newcastle will be
firm favourites despite an upturn in form for the away side.
The Gunners were
reportedly firm favourites for the striker at one point in the summer and although he is not the most prolific goalscorer based upon his career record, there are many fans alike who would've considered him to be a decent target for Arsenal.
Sébastien Petit's win at St - Jean du Gard is a victory that will go down in history for having beaten the
Italian firm favourites Merli and Faggioli in the combined final classification.
Nolan's move to West Ham in the summer was a surprise and one which instantly made the
Hammers firmer favourites for the title with many, but it was not totally without precedent.
The bookmakers make
Chelsea firm favourites to see off the Turks, with Mourinho and co priced at 2/7 to advance, compared to 7/2 for Drogba and his colleagues.
Now they have decided to pull the plug with the
club firm favourites for relegation — BetVictor make them 2/9 to go down, which is a probability of just over 80 %.
With Rooney and
Kane firm favourites to start in France, Sturridge has a lot to prove, and Liverpool fans will be hoping this incentive will see him firing the goals once more.
Premier League leaders City make the trip to Switzerland to face Basel for their first leg, and confidence is high with Pep Guardiola's
men firm favourites to land Europe's top footballing prize.
In fact, you could argue they should be
firm favourite based on their previous away results this season, having beaten Wigan (4 - 0), Newcastle (2 - 0) and even Liverpool (2 - 1) all on the road this season.
As for the team, the only spot that looks open is the final batting role, with Dawid
Malan firm favourite to start ahead of Ballance at 2/5 compared to 6/5 for the Yorkshire batsman.
With playful characters on a beautiful stripe, this super soft cotton jersey Grobag baby sleeping bag is set to be a
new firm favourite with boys and girls alike.
In the just - shout - the - name - and - jeer tally, I think Lynton Crosby even beat last week's
firm favourite Len McCluskey this time round.
Firm favourites include Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés on Gran Canaria, which are magnificent swathes of golden sand backed by undulating sand dunes.
We have worked closely with several of our hoteliers for a number of years, and many of the hotels we use have become
firm favourites with Great Rail Journeys» customers in that time; we use them year after year because our customers tell us how much they enjoyed their stay.
Chelsea are on a three match winning streak at Turf Moor in top - flight encounters and go as
firm favourites in this one.
A leisurely meander down the Rhine, or 10 days sailing between Florida, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are, with good reason,
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Joe's ice - cream parlours have become
firm favourites amongst Welsh romantics and their retro good looks are perfect for that all - important «casual» date.
With the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez coming back for this Sunday crucial tie, the latest Arsenal FC betting has the league leaders
as firm favourites for the three points.
These merry raspberry tins will quickly
become firm favourites for any mum's that like to stay organised in the garden.
Blackpool
remain firm favourites to win the Youth Alliance League after a Saturday in which all four candidates for the title won away games at Accrington, Tranmere, Morecambe and Wrexham.
Antonio Conte's men sit eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table, and are
now firm favourites to go all the way and win the title.
Beach holidays are
firm favourites for families and couples alike, from romantic coastal cottages to lively family holiday parks.