For your trouble Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ

FOR-yer-TRUH-buhl

UK

fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /tɹˈʌbəl

faw-YAW-TRUB-uhl

Definition

A phrase used to give someone money or a small gift to thank them for their effort, help, or inconvenience.

Usage & Nuances

Polite and slightly formal; often used when giving money for small tasks or favors ('Here's something for your trouble'). Not usually for large payments. Common with service workers, helpers, or friends.

• Spanish: por las molestias - por tu esfuerzo
• Portuguese (BR): pelo seu trabalho - pelo transtorno
• Portuguese (PT): pelo seu trabalho - pelo incómodo
• Chinese (Simplified): 表示感谢您的帮忙 - 酬劳
• Chinese (Traditional): 表示感謝您的幫忙 - 酬勞
• Hindi: आपकी मेहनत के लिए
• Arabic: على تعبك - مقابل عناءك
• Bengali: আপনার কষ্টের জন্য
• Russian: за ваши старания - за беспокойство
• Japanese: お手数料として
• Vietnamese: vì sự giúp đỡ của bạn - cảm ơn vì đã giúp
• Korean: 수고비로 - 수고에 대한 보상으로
• Turkish: zahmetin için - uğraşın için
• Urdu: آپ کی زحمت کے لیے
• Indonesian: sebagai tanda terima kasih - sebagai imbalan atas bantuanmu

Example Sentences

Here's some money for your trouble.

basic

Let me give you something for your trouble.

basic

Thank you. This is for your trouble.

basic

Can I give you a little something for your trouble?

natural

He insisted I take a tip for my trouble.

natural

They gave the delivery guy an extra $5 for his trouble.

natural