How to Pronounce "return the favor"
expression
ri-TURN thuh FAY-ver
ri-TURN thuh FAY-vuh
Definition
To do something kind for someone who has already done something kind for you, as a way of showing gratitude.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtɝn/, /ɹɪˈtɝn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfeɪvɝ
British English
ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈeɪvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TURN thuh FAY-ver
UK
ri-TURN thuh FAY-vuh
Listen in Context
If someone helps you move, you can return the favor by helping them later.
I gave her a ride, and she said she would return the favor someday.
He let me borrow his book, so I’ll return the favor if he needs something.
Thanks for covering my shift—I’ll return the favor next week.