One good turn deserves another

idiom

If someone does you a favor, you should do a favor in return.

I helped you when you were in need, so will you help me now? One good turn deserves another.
Visual representation of "one good turn deserves another" - If someone does you a favor, you should do a favor in return.

Often appears as...

  • pay back a good turn
  • one good deed deserves another

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

idiom

If someone does you a favor, you should do a favor in return.

I helped you when you were in need, so will you help me now? One good turn deserves another.
Visual representation of "one good turn deserves another" - If someone does you a favor, you should do a favor in return.

Often appears as...

  • pay back a good turn
  • one good deed deserves another

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "one good turn deserves another"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Reciprocity

This means you should return a favor. It's about mutual help, not just feeling thankful.

Illustration for Reciprocity
He lent me his notes whee I was sick. Now he needs help moving - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation

Using this phrase can imply an expectation of help in return, not just a desire.

Illustration for Expectation
You took my shift last week, so I’ll take yours today - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Tone

The phrase often carries a positive tone suggesting kindness and friendship.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
She always supported me, so I’ll sponsor her event - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Reciprocity

This means you should return a favor. It's about mutual help, not just feeling thankful.

Illustration for Reciprocity
He lent me his notes whee I was sick. Now he needs help moving - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation

Using this phrase can imply an expectation of help in return, not just a desire.

Illustration for Expectation
You took my shift last week, so I’ll take yours today - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Tone

The phrase often carries a positive tone suggesting kindness and friendship.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
She always supported me, so I’ll sponsor her event - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Reciprocity

This means you should return a favor. It's about mutual help, not just feeling thankful.

Illustration for Reciprocity
He lent me his notes whee I was sick. Now he needs help moving - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation

Using this phrase can imply an expectation of help in return, not just a desire.

Illustration for Expectation
You took my shift last week, so I’ll take yours today - one good turn deserves another.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Tone

The phrase often carries a positive tone suggesting kindness and friendship.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
She always supported me, so I’ll sponsor her event - one good turn deserves another.
Visual representation of the word "One good turn deserves another"

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