Meaning of the word "you scratch my back and I will scratch yours" in English
What does "you scratch my back and I will scratch yours" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
you scratch my back and I will scratch yours
US /juː skræʧ maɪ bæk ænd aɪ wɪl skræʧ jɔːrz/
UK /juː skræʧ maɪ bæk ænd aɪ wɪl skræʧ jɔːz/
Idiom
used to say that if someone helps you, you will help them in return
Example:
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I'll help you with your homework if you do my chores; you scratch my back and I will scratch yours.
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In politics, it's often a case of you scratch my back and I will scratch yours.