idiom
you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
yoo SKRATCH my BAK IYL skrach YORZ
juː skrætʃ maɪ bæk aɪl skrætʃ jɔːrzListen
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Syllable breakdown
youscratchmybackI'llscratchyours
Dictionary meaning
if you help me, I will help you in return; describes a relationship of mutual assistance and reciprocity, often implying an informal arrangement of favors
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