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What does it mean?
The speaker acknowledges a debt of gratitude or favor.
In plain terms
I am grateful and will repay you.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge help and plan to return the favor.

Where it applies

  • receiving gifts
  • asking help
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • say thanks
  • repay favors

Questions to consider

  • How do you show gratitude?
  • Is a favor always a debt?

Another view

Not everyone expects a repayment for their help.

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