Be in somebody’s debt
phrase
To owe someone a favor because they have helped you.
I am forever in your debt for your help with my project.
Often appears as...
- i am in your debt
- forever in someone's debt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To owe someone money.
After borrowing a significant sum, he was heavily in debt to the bank.
Often appears as...
- heavily in debt
- deeply in debt
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To owe someone a favor because they have helped you.
I am forever in your debt for your help with my project.
Often appears as...
- i am in your debt
- forever in someone's debt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To owe someone money.
After borrowing a significant sum, he was heavily in debt to the bank.
Often appears as...
- heavily in debt
- deeply in debt
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Gratitude
Indicates strong feelings of thankfulness; more emotional than just saying 'thank you'.
You found my lost puppy; I am in your debt!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Doesn't mean you owe money, but you feel a moral obligation to return the favor.
After you covered my shift, I'm truly in your debt.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Bonds
Often used to express a personal sense of indebtedness, not just in professional contexts.
You've been such a good friend to me; I am in your debt.
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