return the favor

phrase

: to do something the same or similar in return for something done

He treats them well, and they return the favor.

Examples of return the favor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cruise has yet to return the favor and say anything publicly about Verity. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2026

Making robotics sustainable After spending so much of her career borrowing from nature, Mazzolai is now eager to return the favor. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2026

Many wondered then, 12 months on, after Kimmel had his own annus horribilis, including briefly being taken off the air by ABC, whether Colbert would return the favor. — Peter White, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Warriors looks to somewhat return the favor against a Clippers group that’s won nine of their last 10 games. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for return the favor

• aver
• braver
• craver
• favour
• flavor
• flavour
• graver
• paver
• quaver
• raver
• saver
• savor