owe (someone) one

phrase

used to say that someone should help or give something to another person in return for help given
Thanks for your help. I owe you one.
You owe your sister one after all she has done for you.

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“Owe (someone) one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/owe%20%28someone%29%20one. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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