English Explanatory Dictionary

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. If you do me a favor then I will do you a favor; quid pro quo.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.wav

Word forms

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours you scratch my balls and I'll scratch yours

Related words

backscratcher backscratching scratch someone's back give and take green handshake one must give to get pay-to-play reciprocity return the favor
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