owe a debt of gratitude/thanks to
phrase
: to have a good reason to be very grateful to (someone)
The whole town owes a debt of gratitude to the people who organized the parade.
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“Owe a debt of gratitude/thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/owe%20a%20debt%20of%20gratitude%2Fthanks%20to. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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