Etymology:
- This expression is a proverb which people have realized through experiences over many years. The origin of this proverb dates back to the start of 15th century. The idiom means that if someone helps or favors you then you feel obligated to return the favor at some stage. The word “turn” means some kind of action. This idea has been used for some other expressions like “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” but with completely the opposite meaning.
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I helped her with mathematics and she taught me physics. As one good turn deserves another.
Submitted on February 25, 2019
Additional definitions for 'One Good Turn Deserves Another':
| one good turn deserves another | One act of kindness should be paid back by another act of kindness. |
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دورة جيدة واحدة تستحق أخرى
Eine gute Wendung verdient eine andere
hyvä teko ansaitsee toisen
un service en vaut un autre
tá cas maith eile tuillte ag cas maith eile
एक अच्छा मोड़ दूसरे का भी हकदार हैं
un favore merita un altro
ಒಂದು ಉತ್ತಮ ತಿರುವು ಇನ್ನೊಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಅರ್ಹವಾಗಿದೆ
um favor paga se com outro
ایک اچھا وہ پھر دوسرا اچھا ہونا چاہئے۔
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