Be in somebody’s debt

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To owe someone a favor because they have helped you.

I am forever in your debt for your help with my project.
Visual representation of "be in somebody’s debt" - To owe someone a favor because they have helped you

Often appears as...

  • i am in your debt
  • forever in someone's debt

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Gratitude

Indicates strong feelings of thankfulness; more emotional than just saying 'thank you'.

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You found my lost puppy; I am in your debt!
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Not Literal

Doesn't mean you owe money, but you feel a moral obligation to return the favor.

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After you covered my shift, I'm truly in your debt.
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Personal Bonds

Often used to express a personal sense of indebtedness, not just in professional contexts.

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You've been such a good friend to me; I am in your debt.
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