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return the favor

idiom

To do something for someone similar to what they did for you.


Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    curry favor

    To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.

  2. 02

    do me a favour

    Expressing incredulity.

  3. 03

    return to form

    A return to a former state of success or brilliance.

  4. 04

    return to one's muttons

    To get back to the business at hand.

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