One good turn deserves another.

One good turn deserves another.
One good turn deserves another.
Prov. If someone does you a favor, you should do a favor for that person in return. •

Jill: Thanks for the ride. Jane: It's the least I can do after you helped me wash the car last week. One good turn deserves another.

Child: I don't want to help Grandma go shopping. Father: But she helped you with your homework yesterday. And one good turn deserves another.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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