return the favor

Verb

Meaning

return the favor (third-person singular simple present returns the favor, present participle returning the favor, simple past and past participle returned the favor)

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

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

reciprocate

Examples

One trusted machines. But one never expected machines to return the favor. Alastair Reynolds

What are friends for? They are the ultimate reflection of yourself. Always surround yourself with people who inspire you and return the favor by giving them the best of you. Jenny McCarthy

I like people who are fit. I figure if I work out, you can at least return the favor. Would I go out with a meathead? No. Rose McGowan

A sixty - eight, he wants you to go down on him but he won't return the favor. It would be sixty-nine but he owes you one. Lisa Kleypas

Close letter words and terms

return stroke return tag return the compliment return the favour return ticket return time