return the favor
idiom
: to do something the same or similar in return for something done
He treats them well, and they return the favor.
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In walks Plaza and Shannon, scowling at random members of the Salty Club — who return the favor with an eye roll.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
During his aforementioned shooting slump, Jović expressed gratitude for teammates carrying him on offense and hoped to return the favor by being more efficient on that end.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Maybe the other Timmy can return the favor and pay this fine for him.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
To thank the first responders for their efforts, neighborhood residents decided to return the favor with a gift four days later.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
During his aforementioned shooting slump, Jović expressed gratitude for teammates carrying him on offense and hoped to return the favor by being more efficient on that end.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Maybe the other Timmy can return the favor and pay this fine for him.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
To thank the first responders for their efforts, neighborhood residents decided to return the favor with a gift four days later.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for return the favor
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“Return the favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20the%20favor. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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