return the favour
Frequency: 8.520.1 per million words
To do something for someone who has helped you in the past.
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Examples (10)
- I helped her move house, so she'll return the favour when I need it.
- Thanks for covering my shift - I'll return the favour next week.
- He fixed my computer for free, and I plan to return the favour somehow.
- She always returns the favour when someone helps her out.
- You drove me to the airport, so let me return the favour next time.
- I bought him lunch yesterday, and today he returned the favour.
- After she helped with my presentation, I was eager to return the favour.
- We should return the favour after all their hospitality.
- Don't worry about payment - I'm just returning the favour.
- Thanks very much. I'll return the favour one day.